Kane, 29, continues to be linked with Bayern Munich. The No.10 has a contract at Tottenham until June 2024, and it is unclear if Kane will sign a new deal at Spurs. It might be that Kane only remains, if Conte himself pens new terms.
Browsing: Victor Osimhen
The 23-year-old’s superbly-taken treble on Saturday helped Napoli extend their lead at the top of the table.
Osimhen put Napoli ahead in the fourth minute after latching onto a pass from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, flicking it into the net.
The 23-year-old Nigerian forward is a key part of Luciano Spalletti’s squad in the Campania capital and proved the difference maker in Sunday’s clash against the Giallorossi, scoring an attractive goal in the 80th minute to secure all three points for Napoli. Despite a recent thigh injury, Osimhen has done well this season, scoring four goals in seven Serie A outings.
The Nigeria international has enjoyed a positive start to the new campaign with the ruthless Partenopei, scoring four goals and providing one assist in eight appearances.
The 23-year-old has established himself as a key player for the Azzurri since his big-money move from Lille in 2020.
Ronaldo is believed to have informed the Red Devils at the start of July of his desire to leave in order to continue playing in the Champions League this season, but the attacker ultimately stayed in Manchester.
The 23-year-old Nigerian forward started the season fairly well under Luciano Spalletti, scoring in wins over Hellas Verona and Monza, but things took a turn for the worse when he suffered a hamstring injury in the 41st minute of their Champions League win over Liverpool last month.
Napoli’s Nigeria star Osimhen has long been linked with Manchester United.
The Red Devils have allegedly been long-term admirers of the 23-year-old, who was strongly linked with a potential switch to Old Trafford over the summer.
The Nigerian hit the post inside the opening minute and a James Milner handball gave the hosts a fifth-minute penalty, with Piotr Zielinski keeping his cool to score.
After their 0-0 draw with Fiorentina, Spalletti was again asked about talk of Cristiano Ronaldo joining Napoli in exchange for Osimhen.
“I have not changed the starting XI because they did very well. If there are no problems, I see no reason to change,” Spalletti told DAZN.
Luciano Spalletti’s team were on top form at the Stadio Bentegodi, with goals from their Nigerian forward, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Piotr Zielinski, Stanislav Lobotka and Matteo Politano ensuring they got off to a perfect start.
This will be if Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis insists on not allowing his players attend the biennial tournament.
The players were having a game between ranks at the Castel di Sangro camp in full view of the supporters when Osimhen became enraged at what he thought was a foul from new teammate Leo Ostigard.
The Nigerian, who was only drilled on Wednesday morning a few hours after arriving Dimaro, the venue for Napoli’s pre-season training camp, didn’t show signs of lacking composure in front of goal.
The Nigeria international was terrific for the Partenopeans last season, scoring 18 goals in 32 appearances.
The former Lille star has three years left in his contract at the Stadio Maradona, but a number of European clubs have been linked with securing his services in the summer.
The Red Devils are currently short of attacking options, with Edinson Cavani, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata all leaving.