Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has encouraged Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to make a move to the Premier League when the transfer window opens in July.
Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray after a fallout with Napoli, was linked with several Premier League clubs last summer, but no concrete deal materialized.
Instead, the 26-year-old joined the Turkish giants on a season-long loan.
The Nigerian was expected to leave in January if a suitable offer arrived, but he opted to remain at Galatasaray, stating that he was enjoying his football and the love from the fans.
However, Osimhen has long expressed his desire to play in the English Premier League, and Troost-Ekong believes the time is right for him to make the move this summer.
“I know he’s a Chelsea fan, but I also know he’s had talks with all the top teams. It’s up to him what he chooses,” Troost-Ekong said in quotes revealed by TalkSPORT.
“He will fit into every team. I know Liverpool have spoken about getting a new striker next season. We will see.”
“I’m also reading, like everyone else is, that he has a clause this summer. When he went to Galatasaray, I think it worked out amazingly for him. I couldn’t see him playing there for another season, or anywhere else but the Premier League next season.”
When asked about Osimhen’s finishing ability, Troost-Ekong revealed that the Napoli loanee is constantly working on refining his goal-scoring skills.
“It’s the part he’s working on the most. His qualities are his tenacity, he’s relentless, and he’ll chase down every ball. In the air, he’s amazing. You can play the ball up to him, and he’ll hold the ball up.
“If he’s one-on-one in the box, or you cross it in, he’s going to score. He’s direct, so I think that’s why he would suit the Premier League,” the former Watford defender concluded.
Osimhen is expected to leave Napoli permanently this summer, with his release clause believed to be around £63 million, while his wage demands are reportedly in the region of £200,000 per week.
So far this season, the striker has been in fine form for Galatasaray, scoring 26 goals and providing five assists across all competitions this season.
