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Liverpool Eye Victor Osimhen Amid Forward Line Rebuild

Liverpool’s summer transfer window activity is accelerating rapidly, with the Premier League champions already completing the signing of Jeremie Frimpong and verbally agreeing a £128 million deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz. However, the club’s forward line remains under scrutiny as Arne Slot and his recruitment team weigh up a potential marquee signing up front.

Give Me Sport (GMS) has exclusively revealed that Victor Osimhen’s name was discussed in a recent internal transfer meeting at Anfield. Although the Nigerian forward is not a straightforward option due to his £400,000-a-week wage expectations, he remains firmly on Liverpool’s radar.

Osimhen Considered as Elite Option

The report from GMS claims, “GMS sources have been informed that Osimhen’s name has cropped up since Liverpool have turned their attentions towards recruiting a proven goalscorer.” This comes amid Slot’s desire to bolster his title-winning squad with further top-level additions.

Osimhen’s reputation continues to rise after a standout loan spell at Galatasaray, where he reminded Europe of his elite finishing and relentless movement. Despite Saudi club Al-Hilal activating his £64 million release clause, Osimhen turned down their £650,000-a-week offer, signalling his intent to stay within Europe’s top leagues.

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While Liverpool are cautious about his salary demands, the 26-year-old may be open to negotiating. According to the report, “Osimhen may consider dropping his salary expectations… if he wants to test himself at the very top.” This potential shift has kept Liverpool, alongside Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, in the loop.

Forward Line Faces a Shake-Up

With Diogo Jota and Darwin Núñez under pressure after an inconsistent season, Slot may well see Osimhen as a more clinical and reliable option. GMS added that “Liverpool executives have brought him up as a possible signing as Slot goes in search of a frontman who would leapfrog the likes of Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota in the pecking order.”

The context is crucial. Liverpool are in no rush to sell Luis Díaz despite concrete interest from Barcelona and the Saudi Pro League. But evolution is clearly part of Slot’s plan. GMS reported, “the Reds are refusing to be pressured into selling Luis Diaz… but they are seeking to make adjustments to their title-winning squad.”

Osimhen’s Future Hinges on Next Move

While Galatasaray hope to keep him permanently, and Saudi Arabia remains a financial lure, Osimhen’s ambition could yet lead him to Merseyside. As GMS sources explain, “the prospect of Osimhen heading to England cannot be totally discounted.”

Much will depend on whether Liverpool are willing to stretch their wage structure for a player of Osimhen’s calibre. With Wirtz and Frimpong already added, and with Champions League football back at Anfield, the attraction is mutual. Should Osimhen lower his demands, Slot’s Liverpool could become genuine contenders for one of Europe’s elite forwards.

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Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

If this report proves accurate, then wow — this could be one of the most exciting transfer windows in years for Liverpool fans. Arne Slot isn’t just tweaking the squad, he’s stamping his authority with bold, top-level recruitment. First Frimpong, then Wirtz, and now the prospect of Victor Osimhen? That’s serious intent from a manager fresh off a title-winning debut campaign.

What stands out is Osimhen’s hunger. Turning down over half a million pounds per week from Al-Hilal shows he’s not chasing a paycheque, but legacy. That aligns perfectly with what Liverpool have built. He’d bring goals, physicality, and that ruthless edge fans sometimes feel is missing from Núñez and Jota.

Let’s be real — if Osimhen comes in, he’s not sitting on the bench. He’s starting every big game. His presence alone would terrify defenders and open up more space for Salah, Wirtz, or whoever’s in that forward line.

It’s early days, and the money talk is always tricky. But if Slot and the club can pull this off, it’s not just a statement — it’s a signal that Liverpool are building something dominant again.