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“He wants to fight the defenders”- Frank Onyeka draws comparison between Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has drawn a comparison between Napoli forward Victor Osimhen and Brentford FC striker Ivan Toney, as reported by Soccernet.ng.

The Brentford midfielder, who has played alongside both strikers at club and international levels, finds it straightforward to make his assessment.

In an interview with Sky Sports UK, Onyeka, who has donned the colours of the Bees alongside Toney, lauded his versatility, noting his ability to adapt to different positions, even in midfield.

In contrast, Onyeka describes the former LOSC Lille forward as a pure goal-poacher and a lone striker who relishes physical battles with defenders.

“Ivan [Toney] is an all-round player; he can move around the pitch, even drop into midfield,” says Onyeka.

“[Victor] Osimhen is like a target man; he wants to challenge defenders and win every ball. Both are exceptional strikers.”

Toney and Osimhen have both attracted interest from top European clubs—like Manchester United and Chelsea—who are seeking to strengthen their squads.

In fact, Osimhen and Toney are among the priority targets for Arsenal in the upcoming 2024 summer transfer window, hinting at potential moves away from their current clubs.

N.B: Would you advice an English Premier League move for Victor Osimhen? Leave your comments below.

This post was last modified on March 11, 2024 2:56 pm

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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