«I have already made my decision on the next step to do at the end of the season. I already made up my mind. I already have my plan, I know what I want to do, the next step I want to take. I think 60% of the people mention the rumours about me linked with the Premier League. The Premier League is one of the biggest leagues in the world. I want to finish the season with Napoli strong then come up with the decision I've already made.»
Victor Osimhen made this declaration to the world earlier this week. The Nigerian striker looks set to leave Napoli in the coming months, and boy is he going to have a lot of suitors to choose from.
Most of Europe's elite sides are in desperate need of a new leading man, a striker to fire them back to the top table.
Who needs him most, though? Where should Osimhen take his talents to next? Let's look at the contenders.
Likelihood rating: 1/10
Fun rating: 1/10
The least fun scenario outcome imaginable in the Osimhen saga would be him returning to Ligue 1 and signing for PSG as a long-term replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who is almost certainly going to join Real Madrid.
We don't need to tell Osimhen to do this. His statement, and many other previous interviews, have made it seem pretty clear that the Premier League will be his destination.
Likelihood rating: 2/10
Fun rating: 7/10
But if Osimhen doesn't go to England, then he should definitely be waiting by the phone for Real Madrid to call.
Let's say Los Blancos get their top target in Mbappe. Let's say they want to also bolster their ranks with an actual centre forward (that isn't current loanee Joselu). The best available on the market is Osimhen, a proper Galactico in waiting.
Add those two to an attack with Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Jude
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