Agent of £64m striker identifies Newcastle as potential move in 2025 – Report

Newcastle United could be offered the opportunity to sign Victor Osimhen next summer, with it thought that they will be offered a loan deal once the striker returns from Galatasaray.

According to The Chronicle, the Magpies have been identified by Osimhen’s representatives as one of the potential Premier League clubs that could be a good fit for the striker’s next move.

The outlet reveals that Newcastle had scouted the Nigerian during his time at Lille, prior to his £64.3 million transfer to Napoli. The striker has gone from strength to strength since then and was one of the most dangerous forwards in Italy before he made his loan move to Turkey, where he’s scored eight goals in nine games so far.

As part of the deal, he has a clause in his deal which stipulates that he is allowed to leave during the January transfer window should an agreeable offer come in, although a move next summer seems more likely for the 25-year-old.

Though the report is quite adventurous, the future of Alexander Isak isn’t certain. Contract talks have stalled and he is one of the best No.9s on the planet right now, leaving many to question if he could be sold next summer should Newcastle miss out on Europe and receive a huge offer for the Swede; who has four goals in his last four. Lots of ifs and buts, but Osimhen could be a standout option for Newcastle if Isak does depart.

Osimhen made a huge impact at Napoli, netting 65 Serie A goals and leading the club to a first league title in over 20 years. However, last term wasn’t as fruitful and the recent appointment of Antonio Conte as Napoli’s manager, as well as the club mocking him on a social media post last season, has seen a shift.

It’s thought that he will never play for Napoli again, with the Serie A giants expected to sell to the highest bidder at the end of the 2024/25 season.