Sport nationVictor Osimhen admits ‘shock’ over Tottenham star amid Arsenal and Chelsea transfer links
Tottenham news – Chelsea and Arsenal target Victor Osimhen has agreed with Lionel Messi and Ange Postecoglou with some huge praise for one Spurs star
Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring their first side goal during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 08, 2023 in Naples, Italy.
Victor Osimhen has heaped significant praise on a Tottenham defender amid transfer links to Arsenal and Chelsea
Victor Osimhen may think twice about a Premier League move to Arsenal or Chelsea after revealing how he struggled up against one Tottenham star. The Napoli striker was linked with a transfer over the summer following a superb goal scoring season in Italy where he helped his team win the Scudetto.
The Nigeria international has endured a mixed start to the 2023/24 campaign, despite scoring six goals, after a TikTok was posted the club’s account that seemed to make fun of the star for missing a penalty in their 0-0 draw against Bologna earlier this season. However, a public statement from Osimhen’s party clarified the reports suggesting there was a significant fall out between the player and the club.
Nonetheless, transfer links then began to ramp up with both Arsenal and Chelsea in search of bolstering their attacking ranks in the upcoming windows. Brentford’s Ivan Toney is another forward of interest to both London clubs with his eight-month ban from football because of betting breaches, set to end in mid-January.
And it is far more likely he seals a winter exit with Napoli chief Mauro Meluso revealing there is absolutely no chance any of the club’s players leave in January. With that in mind, a summer exit would therefore be most likely, although Osimhen himself has dashed some hopes of that happening on a recent Twitch interview.
“I am happy at Napoli,” he admitted. “People don’t know how difficult it is to play in Serie A. From a tactical and physical point of view, it’s one of the most difficult leagues to play in.” Despite Osimhen’s claims, him moving on from Napoli feels inevitable, however if he does arrive in England, he will certainly not look forward to the two Premier League meetings up against Cristian Romero when Spurs appear on the fixture calendar.
On TVPLAY, via X (formerly Twitter) account AlbicelesteTalk, he said: “Cristian Romero was really the most difficult defender I have faced. The first time we met, I was impressed by his speed. I experienced very, very intense duels against him. I was shocked.”
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Prior to playing for Spurs, Romero was plying his trade in Italy with both Atalanta and Juventus where he became known for his aggressive and dominant nature. Since joining Spurs, those traits have not been on show consistently with the Argentine often making rash decisions, however the arrival of Ange Postecoglou has completely transformed him as a defender with the new Spurs boss is already a huge fan.
“They’ve been great all year, both of them, the whole back four and Vic,” Postecoglou admitted earlier this month. “I think a big part of that is Romero because when you look at it, it’s Destiny’s first year in the Premier League, Micky’s first year in the Premier League, Vic’s first year and Porro just beginning his Premier League career, but they’ve got a World Cup winner beside them and I think he makes them feel like they belong. They feel really comfortable having him beside them and you can see them flourish.”
Victor Osimhen admits ‘shock’ over Tottenham star amid Arsenal and Chelsea transfer links
Tottenham news – Chelsea and Arsenal target Victor Osimhen has agreed with Lionel Messi and Ange Postecoglou with some huge praise for one Spurs star
Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring their first side goal during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 08, 2023 in Naples, Italy.
Victor Osimhen has heaped significant praise on a Tottenham defender amid transfer links to Arsenal and Chelsea
Victor Osimhen may think twice about a Premier League move to Arsenal or Chelsea after revealing how he struggled up against one Tottenham star. The Napoli striker was linked with a transfer over the summer following a superb goal scoring season in Italy where he helped his team win the Scudetto.
The Nigeria international has endured a mixed start to the 2023/24 campaign, despite scoring six goals, after a TikTok was posted the club’s account that seemed to make fun of the star for missing a penalty in their 0-0 draw against Bologna earlier this season. However, a public statement from Osimhen’s party clarified the reports suggesting there was a significant fall out between the player and the club.
Nonetheless, transfer links then began to ramp up with both Arsenal and Chelsea in search of bolstering their attacking ranks in the upcoming windows. Brentford’s Ivan Toney is another forward of interest to both London clubs with his eight-month ban from football because of betting breaches, set to end in mid-January.
And it is far more likely he seals a winter exit with Napoli chief Mauro Meluso revealing there is absolutely no chance any of the club’s players leave in January. With that in mind, a summer exit would therefore be most likely, although Osimhen himself has dashed some hopes of that happening on a recent Twitch interview.
“I am happy at Napoli,” he admitted. “People don’t know how difficult it is to play in Serie A. From a tactical and physical point of view, it’s one of the most difficult leagues to play in.” Despite Osimhen’s claims, him moving on from Napoli feels inevitable, however if he does arrive in England, he will certainly not look forward to the two Premier League meetings up against Cristian Romero when Spurs appear on the fixture calendar.
On TVPLAY, via X (formerly Twitter) account AlbicelesteTalk, he said: “Cristian Romero was really the most difficult defender I have faced. The first time we met, I was impressed by his speed. I experienced very, very intense duels against him. I was shocked.”
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Prior to playing for Spurs, Romero was plying his trade in Italy with both Atalanta and Juventus where he became known for his aggressive and dominant nature. Since joining Spurs, those traits have not been on show consistently with the Argentine often making rash decisions, however the arrival of Ange Postecoglou has completely transformed him as a defender with the new Spurs boss is already a huge fan.
“They’ve been great all year, both of them, the whole back four and Vic,” Postecoglou admitted earlier this month. “I think a big part of that is Romero because when you look at it, it’s Destiny’s first year in the Premier League, Micky’s first year in the Premier League, Vic’s first year and Porro just beginning his Premier League career, but they’ve got a World Cup winner beside them and I think he makes them feel like they belong. They feel really comfortable having him beside them and you can see them flourish.”
Amina Umar
Sport nation