Real Madrid Eye Napoli Marksman as Haaland Alternative

As Real Madrid continue to be linked with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, an alternative name from Serie A has resurfaced for a move to the Spanish capital.

Napoli star striker Victor Osimhen has emerged has a potential transfer target for Los Blancos, who will have to shell out atleast €80m for the Nigerian marksman, although he possess a transfermarkt value of €60m.

The report from Spanish outlet Defensa Central highlight that he will arrive in Madrid only if a move for Dortmund talent Haaland does not materialize. However, Haaland has already made it clear that he prefers the record European champions.

He is arguably the most sought-after striker in the world at the moment, along Fiorentina’s Dusan Vlahovic and PSG’s Mbappe. With a host of clubs battling for his signature, Real Madrid are keeping their options open with Osimhen.

Osimhen has enjoyed a fruitful start to the 2021/22 campaign, scoring 9 goals and providing two assists in 14 appearances for the Partenopei across all competitions. His performances have done enough to garner the attention of several European giants.