Lille owner ready to ‘let go’ Super Eagles striker

Lille president, Gerard Lopez, has accepted to release Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, to a valuable buyer next summer.

However, Lopez insists the plan is not to cash in on the forward until next season.

He said, “Osimhen will be in Lille next season. Afterwards, there are factors I cannot control, such as the fact that a club comes and offers a salary that is six or eight times more than we can offer.

“But I think it is sometimes better not to take a high salary and wait for the next season.”

RTL says Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham are all following the 21 year-old this season.

Sky Sports claimed that Osimhen is on Tottenham’s wishlist, as they look to add a striker to their squad.

Jose Mourinho’s side have suffered badly recently, with Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane both out injured.

Osimhen, meanwhile, has been one of the best performing strikers across Europe this season, so it is easy to understand why Spurs have been alerted to his talents.

But Lille owner Lopez has suggested that if Tottenham want to snap up Osimhen it will be difficult for them to get a deal done.

Osimhen would tick a lot of boxes for Tottenham, if they want to add a striker to provide cover for Harry Kane.

The 21-year-old is young enough that he could have potential to be a star in the years ahead, he possesses great pace, and is clearly a lethal finisher.

If Tottenham were able to bring Osimhen in, there is no question he would improve their squad.