Former England international Chris Waddle has urged Newcastle United to sign Victor Osimhen this summer.

Waddle believed the Nigeria international is tailor-made for the Premier League.

Waddle affection for Osimhen

“I like Victor Osimhen,” Waddle wrote on the BoyleSports blog.

“He works very hard. I’ve watched him five or six times this year in Turkey, and I like his work ethic. He’s a player who wants to win, and he works really hard to win.

“He always runs hard. He’s always wanting to put himself about. I was surprised he went to Turkey. I know he gets looked after over there, but he’s better than the Turkish league.

“He’d still be a great fit for any team in the Premier League, and I’d like to get him in as the number nine for Newcastle, because he’s very consistent, very mobile, and a good technical player who’s good in the air, and his work rate’s great. If he were to become available, there would be at least five clubs trying to chase him down, let alone Newcastle.

“People say players peak at 28, 29, and 30, so he’s got plenty of time to play his best football in the Premier League. I just don’t know why he didn’t come to the Premier League the last time he was linked.”

Link with Real Madrid, Barcelona

Osimhen, currently regarded as one of the best strikers in world football, has been linked with moves to Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.

The 27-year-old completed a club-record €75 million move from Napoli to Galatasaray last summer after an initial loan spell with the Turkish giants.

The prolific forward registered 22 goals and eight assists in 33 appearances across all competitions this season, playing a pivotal role in Galatasaray’s successful Süper Lig title defence and their run to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.