Tottenham target Victor Osimhen breaks Serie A record after 2-1 Napoli win

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Victor Osimhen is a man on a mission this season after an injury-plagued 2021/22 campaign, with the reported Tottenham target breaking a Serie A record this weekend for Napoli against Atalanta.

As per Squawka, the 23-year-old striker is now the highest-scoring Nigerian in the history of the Italian top-flight, with Osimhen’s strike against Serie A rivals Atalanta taking the forward’s tally in the league up to 32 as Napoli continues to lead the Scudetto race.

With nine goals in all competitions this season, Osimhen has been in red-hot form for the Naples side, with the attacker’s latest Serie A record another impressive display of the striker’s abilities, ones that, according to CalcioMercto, Tottenham are interested in bringing to north London.

With a price tag of €100m (£87m) as reported by CalcioMercto, Osimhen’s stock is on the rise given how impressive the attacker has been this season, and for Tottenham, the forward’s latest record could see Napoli once again increase their asking price for the Nigerian.

Indeed, Osimhen’s latest Serie A record is quite an impressive one given the strong Nigerian foundation the Italian top-flight has had over the years. Yet for Tottenham, it was another stark reminder that the 23-year-old could be perfect next summer should Harry Kane leave Spurs.

Tottenham should increase Osimhen interest after latest Serie A record

The prospect of Kane leaving Tottenham has been around ever since the striker first made his name at the north London club, yet 2023 is building up to be arguably the England captain’s last big chance to jump ship and to leave the Premier League side if Antonio Conte fails to deliver on silverware. Yet Osimhen is perfect as a replacement.

Strong, fast and an incredible technician, Osimhen has all the qualities to flourish in the Premier League. And whilst the forward’s price tag might be quite steep, the Nigerian superstar will be worth the financial effort given his accolades this season.