By Daily Sports Nigeria on June 13, 2025

Victor Osimhen’s name is on the minds of AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri and the club’s management as they look to make a move for a striker this summer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Corriere della Sera journalist Carlos Passerini revealed this via his YouTube channel, as reported by SempreMilan.

According to SempreMilan, the Italian giants have some doubts to resolve about the striker position, with Luka Jovic on an expiring contract and Tammy Abraham’s loan having run out.

Sky Italy also mentioned that Mateo Retegui of Atalanta and Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus are two forwards that the directors are looking into, but Passerini mentioned Osimhen’s name among those of Vlahovic and Retegui.

“Temptation Osimhen, or suggestion? I prefer to use the formula temptation now, typical of the transfer market. But temptation Milan for Osimhen,” the journalist said.

“I use the formula temptation Osimhen, not so much suggestion, because Milan are thinking about it. It is a name that is on the mind of the management of Milan. It is a name that is also in the mind of Max Allegri. So this is the starting point.”

He went further to analyse the player’s transfer situation with his parent club, Napoli.

“He is a player that can please everyone, it is clear that you do not need to be a football genius to understand that Osimhen would be very useful to everyone. He scored 26 goals in 30 games with Galatasaray. Top scorer in the Turkish league.

“We know, however, that he is still owned by Napoli, who are asking for €75m for abroad, while there is no real fixed sum, a clause for Italy. It is clear, however, that Napoli, champion of Italy, is not willing to give up a player of that value to a direct competitor, such as Milan could be next year.

“However, Osimhen does not want to return to Naples […]. The summer is long and this is the typical deal that, in my opinion, could be the talk of the town for the whole season. It could even become a refrain.

“I ask you, would you sell Leao in exchange and with that money go for Osimhen? Is it a sensible exchange? They are two different roles, but Milan could use the goals of a striker like that. I would think about it.”

As transfer speculations about him keep rising in Europe, Osimhen is on holiday in Nigeria after a remarkable loan spell with Galatasaray, where he scored 37 goals in 41 games across all competitions.

The 26-year-old has also rejected several lucrative offers from Saudi giants Al-Hilal, as he is said to be keen on staying in Europe.

He is also linked with Premier League clubs, but it seems only Manchester United are reevaluating the possibility of signing him.

Source Punch Ng

Posted June 13, 2025

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