Newcastle have been linked with a move for Lille forward Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window.
Osimhen has scored eight goals in all competitions for Lille this season and Newcastle are said to be scouting the striker as they weigh up a swoop.
Twitter: ? Newcastle have been linked with Lille forward Victor Osimhen, who has scored eight Ligue 1 goals this season.
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These Newcastle fans reacted to the link…
Whatever…
Twitter: @ReadNewcastle Whatever… (@GastonGrimsdyke)
Not learning their lesson!
Twitter: @ReadNewcastle Not learning their lesson on buying unknown foreign players.. Almiron, Linton and Muto all struggling in the League! (@gizbyker1)
Great striker!
Twitter: @ReadNewcastle Yes. great striker! (@Talking_DC)
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Osimhen is clearly impressing in France, but whether or not he would be able to have a similar impact in England is another matter. Finding a proven Premier League goalscorer is not an easy feat, especially when you are in the relegation zone, which means that Newcastle need to look abroad for potential signings.
Osimhen has proven that he knows how to find the back of the net and has plenty of room for improvement at the tender age of 20, which means that Steve Bruce can coach him and help him develop. However, it must be said that the rumours are only tentative at this stage and there has been no mention of a bid.
