Napoli have begun making plans for Victor Osimhen’s replacement should the striker decide to move to another club.
Although the Serie A champions are currently in talks for a contract extension for the Nigerian, they have, however, established contact with Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez as a backup replacement for the 24-year-old.
Osimhen has less than two years on his contract and talks over a new deal has slowed down with tension brewing from the recent TikTok incident.
The Nigerian played a key role in Napoli’s Scudetto success last season, scoring 26 goals in 32 league appearances.
Since the end of last season, clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United and other big clubs were in talks to sign Osimhen, but none could pay his hefty price tag.
His potential replacement, Gimenez has been in fantastic form for Feyenoord this season.
The Mexico international has scored 15 goals and provided three assists in 11 outings across all competitions.
He is currently valued at around €40m by Feyenoord.
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