The 22-year-old Nigeria international has nine goals in 10 competitive games for the Partenopei so far this season.
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The Nigerian international looked to be heading to Napoli before deciding to change his agent in the middle of negotiations.
Having starred during his first campaign with the French outfit, the Nigerian has been linked with a number of high-profile European clubs.
The forward looked all set to join Napoli earlier this week until reports in Italy suggested Premier League outfits were aiming to hijack the bid.
According to Italian media, the Naples outfit wants an immediate response from the Nigeria international to avoid a repeat of their failed move for Nicolas Pepe last summer and also have time to find an alternative in the event of Osimhen’s rejection.
The young Nigerian attacker had a superb season with the French outfit and as a result he has drawn links to a whole array of clubs and appears destined to depart in the coming months.
The Lille of France forward via his twitter handle wrote: “Grateful to God for almighty.
The OSC Lille of France star beats compatriot Moses Simon (Nantes), Saint-Etienne’s Denis Bouanga, Montpellier’s Andy Delort, Monaco’s Islam Slimani plus Rennes’ trio of Mbaye Niang, Hamari Traore and Edouard Mendy to the award.
The player, who had been stranded in the country after his father’s burial, returned to France aboard a private jet, courtesy his club.
A competent source close to the player accused the Ministry of Aviation of frustrating the player’s travelling plans, claiming it refused to grant travel approval for LOSC Lille star.
The deceased, who is the father of Super Eagles’ striker, Victor Osimhen, was interred according to Christian rites at private cemetery, Omega Memorial Garden, Ojodu, in the state.
Having scored 18 goals during his first campaign at Stade Pierre Mauroy, the 21-year-old has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool.
This was contained in the burial arrangement made available by the family.
Osimhen signed for Lille last summer and enjoyed a fruitful debut campaign, which saw him net 18 goals and grab six assists before the French league season was curtailed last month.
A section of the media on Thursday claimed Osimhen penned a contract worth €4 million per annum, excluding bonuses, with the Naples, but the striker has distanced himself from the deal.
Dare, via his official Twitter handle: @SundayDareSD, on Sunday commiserated with the bereaved family.
The Nigeria international has enjoyed a superb season, claiming 18 goals and six assists in 38 games in all competitions, while his Ligue 1 tally stands at 13 goals and five assists from 27 games.
Lille have reportedly set a €50 million asking-price for rumoured Liverpool target Victor Osimhen according to reports in France.
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen on Sunday failed to discover his scoring form as his Lille side fell by a lone goal to less-fancied Dijon in the French Ligue 1 tie.
Liverpool have reportedly stepped up their interest in Lille attacker Victor Osimhen as the Nigeria international continues to impress for his French club.