Two bombers with unquestionable talent, two complex situations, four teams ready to vie for them. Vlahovic and Osimhen’s futures hang in the balance, but which jerseys will they wear next season?
Vlahovic e Osimhen, destini incrociati: 4 club indiziati e un’idea da fantamercato (Foto: Ansa) – serieanews.com
Imagine that you are a 20-goal-a-season striker, a player who has been driving fans crazy with textbook plays and hefty goals. Now imagine that, suddenly, your team no longer wants you. Or that you no longer want to be there. Here, this is the story of Dusan Vlahovic and Victor Osimhen, two center forwards with a destiny sealed but yet to be written.
One is struggling with a coach, Thiago Motta, who does not seem to see him as an immovable starter, so much so that he has unceremoniously sent him to the bench. The other has endured an endless soap opera with Napoli, including arguments, misunderstandings and a transfer that never came. Today he plays in Turkey, on loan at Galatasaray, but it is clear to all that this is only an intermediate stage.
Next summer, both will pack their bags. The question is, where will they go? And who will be willing to invest in them?
Looking at the numbers, one would be forgiven for thinking that Osimhen is the most valuable piece. His contract with Napoli includes a 75 million euro rescission clause. An important figure, but not impossible for some top European clubs.
The situation is different for Vlahovic, whose market value is also declining due to his monstrous salary: the Serbian will earn 12 million euros next season, a figure Juventus definitely wants to cut from the budget. This means that the Bianconeri could accept a lower offer in order to get rid of his salary.
So who could be knocking on the door for these two bombers?
1. PSG: la reunion dell’attacco scudetto?
PSG is always on the lookout for offensive talent, especially after Mbappé’s farewell last summer. In January, the Parisians already snatched Kvaratskhelia from Napoli and it is not excluded that they want to complete the task by bringing Osimhen back alongside the Georgian. An operation that would make the Azzurri fans tremble, but would make a lot of sense for the French club.
PSG: la reunion dell’attacco scudetto? (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
What if they set their sights on Vlahovic instead? Juventus would let him go for a lower fee, making him a less expensive alternative to the Nigerian.
2. Manchester United: lo scambio perfetto?
Osimhen is an old darling of United, which is looking for a bomber to place in the center of the attack to replace the disappointing Zirkzee and Hojlund.
The same is true for Vlahovic, who could be an ideal solution should Juve and the English club find an agreement based on a quid pro quo that could be Zirkzee, Thiago Motta’s protégé and a possible Juventus target for next summer.
3. Arsenal: il piano B per il dopo-Gabriel Jesus?
The Gunners need a real forward. Lautaro Martinez is one of the most followed names, but if Inter were to lock him up, the London club could turn to Osimhen or Vlahovic. The Serbian, in particular, could marry well with Arteta’s system, which needs a forward capable of finalizing the team’s choral play.
4. Chelsea: il vecchio amore mai dimenticato
A year ago, Osimhen seemed a step away from Chelsea, then everything faded. But the London club is still looking for a striker and could return to the charge. Again, look out for Vlahovic, who could be a cheaper and less binding solution.
Scambio Juve-Napoli fra Vlahovic e Osimhen: fra il fantamercato e i sogni
Then there is a suggestion that has fans dreaming (or shivering): an exchange between Juventus and Napoli. Osimhen to the Bianconeri is an idea that fascinates Giuntoli, who would gladly bring him back to Turin. But in Naples, Vlahovic’s signing is a huge problem.
Scambio Juve-Napoli fra Vlahovic e Osimhen: fra il fantamercato e i sogni (Foto: Ansa) – serieanews.com
In addition to the economic side, there is also the environmental issue: seeing Osimhen exult in a Juventus jersey would be a trauma for Napoli fans, as would imagining Vlahovic becoming the iconic man of the Azzurri attack after going out of his way to leave Italy.
The market always delivers surprises, but one thing is clear: neither Vlahovic nor Osimhen will stay at their current clubs. Both are looking for a new beginning, a place where they can be protagonists without any more discussions or doubts.
In the end, the real question is: better to bet on an explosive talent like Osimhen or a technical bomber like Vlahovic? Most importantly, who will be willing to put the right offer on the table?
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