Atletico Wants Lookman, Osimhen Partnership At Metropolitano

Atletico Wants Lookman, Osimhen Partnership At Metropolitano

Ibrahim Lateef

Atlético Madrid have set their sights on Super Eagles star forward Victor Osimhen 's physical prowess and goalscoring instinct to lead their next project.

Diego Simeone is looking for a major overhaul of his attack, and the 27-year-old Nigerian striker fits the profile perfectly into his system, BSNSports.com.ng has sourced.

The technical staff understands that to compete for major titles, a leap in quality is necessary, which the current Galatasaray striker guarantees.

With 52 international caps, the African player has become Atlético Madrid's top target for August.

Osimhen, has attracted interest from Barcelona and several Premier League giants, forcing the search for a reliable replacement.

The Super Eagles striker, whose contract with the Turkish club runs until 2029, would provide the aggression and attacking depth that Simeone so desperately needs.

The possibility of bringing together two Nigerian stars at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, has fans excited, given the media and sporting impact this would have on the club.

Following the signing of Ademola Lookman in the last winter transfer window, the arrival of his compatriot would create a world-class attacking duo.