Osimhen on Atletico Madrid's Radar

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has entered Atletico Madrid's radar during the summer transfer window, as the player's agents have offered his services to the Spanish club amid uncertainty surrounding his future at Napoli.

Reports indicate that initial communications have already occurred, but they have not yet developed into official negotiations between the two clubs.

According to sources, the required fee to complete the transfer is around €75 million, which aligns with the release clause in Osimhen's contract with Napoli. However, Atletico Madrid's management believes this amount is high at the moment, especially given their financial priorities and other plans in the transfer market, leading to a cautious stance so far.

Meanwhile, some reports have linked Atletico Madrid's interest in Osimhen to the possible departure of Argentine Julian Alvarez. However, there are no reliable indications confirming the player's imminent exit or any agreement with a club regarding his transfer.

Sources close to the Madrid club confirm that the possibility of signing Osimhen is being evaluated as an available attacking option in the market, and not necessarily as a direct replacement for a specific player.

Atletico Madrid continues to evaluate its attacking options before making any final decision, while Victor Osimhen is awaiting the resolution of his future in the coming weeks, amid interest from several European and Saudi clubs.

So far, his transfer to Civitas Metropolitano remains a viable option, but it has not reached the stage of advanced negotiations or a formal agreement.