Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has described Victor Osimhen as the best striker in the world at the moment and therefore expects Europe’s top sides to show interest in him.
His thoughts follows after the Edo-born striker helped pivot Galatasaray to the Turkish title.
The 26-year-old has one year remaining on his contract in Italy, but is expected to depart Napoli as he is not part of coach Antonio Conte’s plans.
With his future undecided, Osimhen has been left out of the Super Eagles squad for the international friendly away against Russia on Friday by Chelle who has poured plaudits on him
“Victor is, for me, the best striker in the world,” Chelle told BBC Sport Africa.
“For him it is difficult to come for this game because he played a season with a lot of pressure.
“The reality is there is a transfer window. During this time, a player like him is not focused at 100%.
“I need to protect him physically and mentally, because maybe he will go [and get a transfer move].
“Maybe a club like Manchester United. Or maybe Chelsea, Barcelona or Real Madrid. So he needs to be focused on that.”
Chelle says he has “never seen a competitor” like the former Wolfsburg and Lille front man.
“He wants to win everything during training. It’s crazy,” Chelle, 47, added.
“When the training session finishes he wants to stay on the pitch and score again and again.
“I think maybe even when he sleeps he wants to score too.”
