Juventus say they are not planning to sign Napoli striker, Osimhen

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Juventus are, however, on the verge of adding former Lille striker, Jonathan David to their squad

By Kehinde Okeowo

Serie A club, Juventus have dismissed reports that they are planning to sign  Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen.

The Italian outfit made this known recently when its Scouting Director, Giorgio Chiellini, spoke with a media house. 

Osimhen has been linked with Juventus and several other top European clubs this summer.

The Nigeria international joined Galatasaray on a 12-month loan deal from Napoli last year.

During the period, the 26-year-old forward won a league title with the Turkish giants. 

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Osimhen is now expected to decide his next club this summer in the coming days.

Speaking about the striker’s situation, Chiellini said (via habersarikirmizi): “Victor Osimhen transfer? We’ve nothing to do with Osimhen.

“You’ve to fill the pages and report the news. We read a lot of things that make us laugh. You keep talking, we keep working.”

Juventus currently have the likes of Dušan Vlahović and Randal Kolo Muani as their forwards.

The Old Lady are also on the verge of signing former Lille striker, Jonathan David this summer.