Victor Osimhen: 4 possible destinations for ‘disrespected’ Napoli star amid TikTok controversy

The seemingly perfect union between Victor Osimhen and SSC Napoli now appears to be on the verge of dissolution.

The reigning Serie A champions shared a TikTok video that ridiculed the striker following his missed penalty during the 0-0 draw against Bologna on Saturday.

Osimhen's agent, Roberto Calenda has voiced his intention to potentially pursue legal action against Napoli in response to the video and the player himself has removed all club-related photos from his Instagram account, per Eurosport.

This unexpected move by the club, taking a subtle jab at arguably their most valuable asset, has left fans astounded with many branding the Southern Italian club as ungrateful.

In the wake of this development, a segment of football enthusiasts have advised the 24-year-old prolific striker to contemplate his future with the Partenopei.

In this context, Sports Brief explores four potential destinations for the Nigerian forward if he does leave Napoli.

Possible next destinations for Victor Osimhen

Chelsea

The turmoil unfolding at Napoli might offer a silver lining for the struggling Premier League side, who have long harboured an interest in the Nigerian star, according to talkSPORT.

Despite their dominance in most matches this season, Chelsea have grappled with a lack of firepower upfront, failing to score in all three of their September fixtures thus far to underscore their deficiency in the attacking department.

Enter Osimhen - the Nigerian striker was instrumental in Napoli clinching their first Serie A title in 33 years and he also became the first player from the club to secure the top scorers' accolade since the days of Diego Maradona.

His profile appears tailor-made for Mauricio Pochettino's tactical style, which has been in dire need of a robust target man.

Real Madrid

Karim Benzema's departure for Al-Ittihad has left a significant void at the Spanish giants - a void that remains unfilled despite the club's substantial spending in the summer transfer window.

High-profile acquisition, Jude Bellingham and acclaimed Spanish forward, Joselu have attempted to patch up the gaps left by the iconic Frenchman's departure.


Nevertheless, Real Madrid's 3-1 defeat to Atletico in the Madrid Derby served as a stark reminder of their persistent issues in the striking department.

While their primary target, Kylian Mbappe has proven elusive, a solution might be found in the form of the sharp-shooting Nigerian.

Osimhen's blend of physical attributes and his keen eye for goal would seamlessly complement Bellingham, who has been in scintillating form since his transfer from Borussia Dortmund.

Manchester United

The Red Devils are another Premier League club facing a pressing need for the services of a prolific striker.

After failing to secure their top target, Harry Kane, Erik ten Hag settled for Rasmus Højlund. The Danish forward has managed to find the back of the net only once in five appearances for Man United.

While the Old Trafford outfit are still striving to find their groove, the addition of a sharpshooter like Osimhen could significantly enhance their prospects of contending for the Premier League title and other competitions.

As reported by SportBIBLE, United has harboured a long-standing interest in the Nigerian star. However, much like Chelsea, they were deterred by the price tag during the summer transfer window.

The report further indicates that fans of the EPL giants are urging the management to initiate a fresh bid for Osimhen, potentially including Jadon Sancho as part of a swap deal.

Arsenal

While Chelsea and Real Madrid grapple with evident issues in their striking departments, Arsenal can boast of possessing a reasonably formidable attacking lineup.

Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah, and Leandro Trossard have all contributed decently on the offensive front for the Gunners.

This collective effort played a pivotal role in propelling the North London club back into the UEFA Champions League, with a second-place finish behind Manchester City in the previous season.

Nevertheless, there's a prevailing sentiment that this attacking trio lacks the lethal instincts exhibited by Osimhen.

Given Mikel Arteta's ambitions of competing on multiple fronts, the current Napoli striker would seamlessly align with the Spaniard's vision for progress at the Emirates Stadium.

Despite not hitting top form yet, Osimhen has managed to outscore Nketiah (two goals), Trossard (one goal), and Jesus (one goal), underscoring why the former Lille marksman could be an excellent fit for the EPL side.