With Liverpool right at the centre of a pivotal summer transfer window, the search for a consistent centre-forward has become one of the club’s pressing priorities. 

As Premier League champions, the Reds have already begun to strengthen a squad poised to maintain domestic dominance, while aiming to push deeper in Europe. 

Finding a reliable, long-term number nine is central to those ambitions. 

Alexander Isak of Newcastle has been named as a concrete option upon a three-man shortlist, alongside Hugo Ekitike – both grabbing considerable amounts of attention from supporters. 

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However, amid the excitement, Victor Osimhen remains a frequently underappreciated option. 

The Napoli striker offers not only an alternative but arguably the most complete package available that could provide Liverpool extra edge in a demanding Premier League campaign. 

PROVEN QUALITY 

Victor Osimhen’s trajectory has been marked by rapid progress and sustained excellence. 

Since his Naples arrival in 2020, the Nigerian has evolved into one of Europe’s most feared strikers. 

In Italy.

Serie A’s reputation for tactical sophistication and defensive solidity means Osimhen’s goalscoring exploits have come against some of the toughest opponents in European football. 

Unlike younger forwards with limited exposure, he has proven how to navigate complex defensive setups along with finding multiple ways to convert chances. 

This experience offers Liverpool reassurance that he would be able to handle the Premier League’s demands, despite never having played in England before. 

Osimhen’s performances throughout European competition underscore his ability to shine on the biggest stages. 

With the Reds destined to be competing for every trophy season-upon-season, this pedigree is considered invaluable. 

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Liverpool under Arne Slot have developed an attacking philosophy defined by high intensity, dynamic pressing and quick, incisive transitions. 

The modern striker in this system must contribute beyond finishing. 

They need to initiate pressing, facilitate link-up play and create space for teammates and Victor Osimhen is considered a seamless fit. 

His energetic runs from the front disrupts opponents and fits perfectly with Liverpool’s proactive defensive approach. 

Osimhen’s off-ball movement is intelligently timed and physically imposing, allowing him to drag defenders out of position, creating gaps for wingers and midfield runners. 

Compared with Alexander Isak’s technical finesse and Hugo Ekitike’s youthful explosiveness, the Napoli man offers a balanced combination of pace, power and technical skill. 

This blend not only enhances the Reds’ attacking variety but also improves the team’s adaptability mid-game. 

His serial ability also adds a much-needed dimension on set-pieces, an area Liverpool have historically sough improvement. 

This compatibility can often be overlooked in transfer discussions that focus narrowly on goalscoring records. 

THE DEEPER VALUE 

While headline statistics can paint Victor Osimhen as a traditional centre-forward. 

Quick, aggressive and capable of racking up goals, but such a surface-level view undersells the full extent. 

The Nigerian international has evolved into a far more nuanced striker than many give him credit for.

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Whether darting between centre-backs or dragging defenders wide to seek space, Osimhen’s positional intelligence enables his team to control high-stake moments in the final third. 

At six-foot-one, he couples a strong aerial presence with rapid acceleration, making him equally effective in transition and against low blocks. 

Importantly, Osimhen isn’t just a penalty-box poacher. 

He often drops deep to link play, drawing fouls, holding off defenders and facilitating the kind of fluid rotations that Arne Slot encourages in his front line. 

The forward’s recent loan spell at Galatasaray, though short-term, forced him to settle quickly. 

Osimhen scored key goals while maintaining his usual physical edge. 

This is a vital trait for any number nine expected to thrive at Anfield. 

A CASE FOR GREATER RECOGNITION 

In this ongoing search for Liverpool’s new striker, it is no surprise that Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike have attracted the bulk of attention. 

Yet to view Victor Osimhen as merely an outsider or fallback option is overlooking one of the most complete forwards available. 

As the club prepare for another evolution under Slot, he offers not just goals but a catalyst for the next chapter in Liverpool’s attacking identity.

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