Premier League side, Newcastle have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen.

The 23-year-old Napoli starĀ netted 17 goals and registered six assists in 30 appearances across all competitions for the Serie A side.

Napoli could be looking for an offer to break the Ā£85million threshold before considering accepting a deal, according to Calciomercato.

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The report suggests the Nigerian international is keen to play in the Premier League, after going from the Bundesliga to Belgium and then Ligue 1 before signing for Napoli for Ā£67m in 2020.

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The Newcastle takeover earlier this season means they could afford to sort the transfer fees and the wages that Osimhen will demand.

Boss Eddie Howe will be targeting a forward as a priority with his top goalscorer being Callum Wilson with just six goals in the Premier League.

They have already splashed out Ā£25m on Chris Wood from Burnley in January, but still want to add another striker.

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