Napoli and Osimhen involved in Mbappé transfer saga

In football, transfer sagas have become a source of excitement and frustration for fans and clubs alike.

The ongoing drama surrounding Victor Osimhen and Kylian Mbappé exemplifies how the movements of top international strikers can send shockwaves throughout the transfer market.

The question on everyone’s lips is whether Osimhen will stay at Napoli or seek greener pastures elsewhere.

This analysis by Soccernet.ng sheds light on the potential domino effect that French sensation, Mbappé, could trigger in the coming days.

Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning Ligue 1 champions, have given Real Madrid-linked forward Mbappé a fifteen-day ultimatum: renew his contract or depart immediately. This ultimatum has generated ripples of anticipation across the footballing world

While the drama unfolds in Paris, another intriguing situation brews in Naples between Napoli and Osimhen.

After smashing numerous goal records to propel Napoli to their first Scudetto title in 33 years, the Super Eagles striker has become the target of Europe’s wealthiest clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and, of course, PSG.

Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, fully comprehends the significance of retaining Osimhen.

The Italian business mogul recognises that the Nigerian’s prolific goal-scoring abilities are key to Napoli’s ambitions in the UEFA Champions League. Osimhen’s remarkable performance last season, netting five goals in Europe’s elite competition and propelling Napoli to an unprecedented quarterfinal finish, only strengthens his value.

Consequently, Napoli have boldly rejected PSG’s initial €100 million offer for Osimhen, instead placing an astronomical price tag of €180 million on his head.

Such an exorbitant sum may dissuade many clubs from pursuing the Nigerian, leading to a likely scenario where Osimhen signs a two-year contract extension with Napoli and spearheads the club’s charge to retain the Scudetto title next season.

However, the real intrigue lies in the possibility of Mbappé’s departure.

The former Monaco forward has expressed his desire to leave, with Real Madrid his preferred destination.

Should Mbappé bid farewell to the Parc des Princes, PSG’s wealthy Qatari owners would undoubtedly flex their financial muscles to secure Osimhen as a worthy replacement.

This fascinating scenario vividly exemplifies the domino effect in action, where one high-profile transfer sets off a chain reaction of negotiations and astronomical transfer fees.

The allure of such a scenario is impossible to ignore.

PSG, bolstered by their affluent owners, can wield immense financial resources to reshape their squad at will.

If Mbappé’s potential departure materialises, it would only enhance PSG’s economic might, affording them the necessary leverage to pursue Osimhen at any cost.

The movements of Osimhen and Mbappé have the potential to set the tone for the entire transfer market, influencing the valuations and expectations of other players.

It raises intriguing questions: how much would Tottenham Hotspur demand to sanction the departure of Harry Kane? What about Inter’s asking price for Lautaro Martinez or Juventus’ stance on Dusan Vlahovic?

In just fifteen days, we may find answers to many of these questions as Mbappé fulfills his promise to reject a contract extension, potentially triggering his departure from PSG.

Subsequent events will undoubtedly shape the rest of the summer transfer window and the fate of several star players.

Gift Orban came of the bench to score a free-kick and a lob for Gent in pre-season (his third). He is number one priority for UCL side LENS when they sell Openda.

Real Sociedad have rejected an offer to permanently sign Sorloth, top scorer last season, but was on loan. They have strong belief in Umar Sadiq.

Onuachu has interest from Germany and Saudi Arabia, prefers to remain in England but doesn't feel wanted in Southampton.

Akor Adams scored two today in Norway.

wayodude:
This thread is ruined.

it’s not, it’s the off season, no football activity, very little transfer activity for Nigerian players, so all these clowning and fooling you are seeing here is quite normal

semid4lyfe:


100%.

Mr, why are you ignoring my request na?

https://www.nairaland.com/7752433/argentina-won-world-cup-because/7#124277853

TheLoneCitizen:
Gift Orban came of the bench to score a free-kick and a lob for Gent in pre-season (his third). He is number one priority for UCL side LENS when they sell Openda.

Real Sociedad have rejected an offer to permanently sign Sorloth, top scorer last season, but was on loan. They have strong belief in Umar Sadiq.

Onuachu has interest from Germany and Saudi Arabia, prefers to remain in England but doesn't feel wanted in Southampton.

Akor Adams scored two today in Norway.

Injury be our boys downfall
What is sociedad doesn’t believe in his qualities
They would have easily replaced him and he’ll be another bench warmer

RC Lens to sell so as to buy Gift Orban for 20 Million Euros

typicalgamer:


Injury be our boys downfall
What is sociedad doesn’t believe in his qualities
They would have easily replaced him and he’ll be another bench warmer

let's hope our boy repay their faith in him

TheLoneCitizen:
Gift Orban came of the bench to score a free-kick and a lob for Gent in pre-season (his third). He is number one priority for UCL side LENS when they sell Openda.

Real Sociedad have rejected an offer to permanently sign Sorloth, top scorer last season, but was on loan. They have strong belief in Umar Sadiq.

Onuachu has interest from Germany and Saudi Arabia, prefers to remain in England but doesn't feel wanted in Southampton.

Akor Adams scored two today in Norway.

what's the latest on Paul Mukairu

typicalgamer:


Injury be our boys downfall
What is sociedad doesn’t believe in his qualities
They would have easily replaced him and he’ll be another bench warmer

The thing is he had recovered at least a month before the season ended. They've been managing him so as not to relapse.

maidaboi:

what's the latest on Paul Mukairu

Seems his move to Darmstadt has hit a snag


But the coach has said both to media and player: "no place in the squad for you."

Rilwanu Sarki's move to Saudi really pained me. He was the most explosive player from our world cup campaign.

TheLoneCitizen:
Rilwanu Sarki's move to Saudi really pained me. He was the most explosive player from our world cup campaign.

Qatar not Saudi

lovewins:


Qatar not Saudi

Thank. Better then.

Qatar develops players better, but Saudi has become more competitive and exposed this season.

Porto want to sell Zaidu to integrate younger fullback.
Marseille has shown the most concrete interest but don't want to pay Porto's asking price. So Porto have offered him to several Premier League clubs.

lovewins:

Qatar not Saudi

UAE not Qatar

Samueltemi337:
UAE not Qatar

Lol

I mixed that up. Thanks for correcting.

Cc:
TheLoneCitizen

TheLoneCitizen:


Seems his move to Darmstadt has hit a snag


But the coach has said both to media and player: "no place in the squad for you."

damn

Napoli president de Laurentiis: “We will see Victor Osimhen wearing our shirt next season, that’s for sure”.

“Then if a ‘more than indecent proposal arrives, we will move on and find another top talent as we did with Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen”.

Stefano Pioli admits interest in Samuel Chukwueze

Sttugart and Augsburg are very much interested in Paul Onuachu
He is likely going to sttugart after the sale of Serhou Guirassy who finished as their top goal scorer last season

Samueltemi337:
Stefano Pioli admits interest in Samuel Chukwueze

The ball is in Villareal's court at this point

Owngoalnigeria.com reports that super eagles defender Chiedozie Awaziem hv agreed a deal to join Greek giants Panathiniakos

charlesemeka85:
Owngoalnigeria.com reports that super eagles defender Chiedozie Awaziem hv agreed a deal to join Greek giants Panathiniakos

E b like say Greece na d new Türkiye 🇹🇷 now🤓

Italian born super eagles eligible midfielder Michael Folorunsho says yes to a move to serie A club Hellas Verona

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So Nigeria withdrew from the U20 tournament in Cote d'Ivoire, and we were bashing Pinnick, this one is already worse, you're withdrawing from a tournament in a world cup year where you're getting extra funding from FIFA for participation alone. Shame!

dkay51:
So Nigeria withdrew from the U20 tournament in Cote d'Ivoire, and we were bashing Pinnick, this one is already worse, you're withdrawing from a tournament in a world cup year where you're getting extra funding from FIFA for participation alone. Shame!

Which tournament is that

dkay51:
So Nigeria withdrew from the U20 tournament in Cote d'Ivoire, and we were bashing Pinnick, this one is already worse, you're withdrawing from a tournament in a world cup year where you're getting extra funding from FIFA for participation alone. Shame!

WAFU cup?

lovewins:


Qatar not Saudi

What's the difference? If anything, Saudi league is even better seeing as they are signing so many big names lately. It means Sarki would have had more visibility and a bigger chance of winning continental tournaments.

Samueltemi337:
Napoli president de Laurentiis: “We will see Victor Osimhen wearing our shirt next season, that’s for sure”.

“Then if a ‘more than indecent proposal arrives, we will move on and find another top talent as we did with Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen”.

Hmm. I just hope this doesn't turn into a "see finish" situation next season as many of Napoli's top talent that were supporting Osimhen may be leaving in this window.

It's better to let Victor leave with his reputation as a Napoli legend intact.

Spanish 2nd tier club Burgos FC interested in Kelechi Nwakali