Liverpool hold internal discussions regarding summer move for Victor Osimhen

Liverpool hold internal discussions regarding a summer move for Victor Osimhen

As confirmed by GiveMeSport, Liverpool’s name has surfaced in connection with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, with reports confirming that his profile was mentioned during a recent high-level recruitment meeting at Anfield. But while some may see this as a sign of serious intent, those familiar with Liverpool’s transfer ethos know better, the Reds simply won’t break their structure for a player who raises more questions than answers.

Although Osimhen’s goal record speaks for itself, Liverpool fans should remain cautious. The £400,000-a-week striker is reportedly looking for a glamorous move away from Napoli after turning down a mega-money deal from Saudi side Al-Hilal, and now his name is being floated around Europe, with Galatasaray, Chelsea, and Manchester United also lurking. But here’s the key question: does Osimhen want to join Liverpool for footballing reasons, or just for another payday?

Liverpool don’t overpay and won’t start now

Under Micheal Edwards, Liverpool have operated with clear recruitment principles. The club doesn’t throw cash at reputations, and certainly not at players demanding exorbitant wages. The idea that Liverpool would offer Osimhen anything close to his rumored £400k-per-week demands is laughable, especially when considering his recent antics and attitude. The Nigerian is rightfully deitified in Naples for leading the club to their first Scudetto in the post Diego Maradona era, but Liverpool will take litlr stock of it.

Let’s not forget, Liverpool have built their recent success by signing hungry, humble players who buy into the ethos of the club and improve under the right guidance. From Mohamed Salah to Diogo Jota to Dominik Szoboszlai and now Florian Wirtz the pattern is clear. Character matters just as much as quality. Can Osimhen, who has frequently clashed with management at Napoli and flirted with moves across Europe, fit into that mold?

Attitude concerns: Not a good fit at Liverpool?

There have been whispers around Osimhen’s attitude, from social media controversies to strained relations with Napoli’s coaching staff. While he’s undeniably talented, his tendency to seek the spotlight and the drama off the pitch raises red flags. Liverpool, under Jürgen Klopp and now Arne Slot, have fostered a team-first culture. Big egos don’t last long at Anfield.

For a club like Liverpool, chemistry, work ethic, and mentality are non-negotiable. It’s not just about what you bring on the pitch, it’s how you behave off it, how you train, how you respond to adversity. Does Osimhen tick those boxes? It’s far from clear.

Mentioning Osimhen in internal discussions is part of any elite club’s due diligence. But Liverpool fans should not expect nor hope for the Reds to throw their financial discipline out the window for a flashy name. Osimhen may thrive somewhere else, but his current profile doesn’t align with what Liverpool need or stand for.

Liverpool need reliability, commitment, and team-first players to build on last season’s title triumph. Unless Osimhen takes a serious wage cut, drops the drama, and shows a genuine desire to work within a high-press system, this isn’t a deal that fits Liverpool’s model. The Reds will keep looking but they’ll be looking smart. And that’s exactly why we’re champions.