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African football legend El Hadj Diouf analysed Victor Osimhen's choices as his future remains unresolved.
Senegalese football legend El Hadj Diouf recently weighed in on Victor Osimhen's future and the speculation surrounding his next destination.
The 26-year-old completed a successful season-long loan at Galatasaray and is now back in the market for €75 million. He has offers from Galatasaray and Al Hilal but is believed to be holding out for a Premier League move.
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New suitors emerge for Osimhen as European Champions consider key role
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen could be set for a move to the reigning European champions
However, according to David Ornstein, Premier League clubs are not keen on signing him, as they are unwilling to match his wage demands.
Diouf on Premier League interest in Osimhen
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The former Bolton forward praised Osimhen's performance in the Turkish Pro League last season, tagging him as one of the best forwards in the world. Speaking on the interest from the Premier League, he expressed scepticism over the sporting project of Chelsea and Manchester United.
“We're talking about three big clubs. If they're so interested in him, it's because they're convinced he can make it in a big team in the Premier League, the best league in the world,” Diouf told Africa Foot.
“Osimhen, since he's been playing in Europe, has proven he can succeed anywhere. He finished top scorer in Italy and Turkey and among the best in France with Lille.
“As for the English clubs, I'm not convinced by Chelsea's sporting project. Manchester United is a big name in European football, but the team isn't going to play in the next Champions League, and he needs to play in that type of competition.
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Liverpool are the best choice
Diouf said that Liverpool are the best choice for Osimhen, believing that the Nigerian could rekindle the Mane-Salah partnership with the Egypt international.
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“I think it would be the best choice for him from a sporting perspective. Liverpool will be competing in the Champions League. Their plan has been clear for years.”
“They're a very big club, perfectly structured, with significant resources. At Liverpool, Osimhen could take on a huge sporting challenge and earn a very good living.
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“I'm convinced it could work, that these two players could complement each other. I'd like to see this duo come together. Mohamed Salah had an exceptional season, finishing as the Premier League's top scorer, and he played a big part in winning the title.
“Osimhen finished as the Turkish league's top scorer. They are two footballers with different characteristics, but who could get along very well. I remember the Mo Salah-Sadio Mané partnership, which worked very well. I think the Salah-Osimhen duo could do just as well!”
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