Mothobi Mvala and William Ekong during the Afcon 2023 Semi Final match between Nigeria and South Africa at Stade de la Paix on February 7, 2024 in Bouake, Cote d Ivore. [Photo Credit/ Imago].
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has urged Nigeria and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, to make a Premier League move next summer, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 26-year-old was linked with several Premier League clubs last season, but a concrete move failed to occur. Instead, Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan.
However, the former LOSC Lille forward harbours dreams of playing in the English Premier League, and Ekong has urged him on to make the move when the transfer window opens in July.
“I know he’s a Chelsea fan, but I also know he’s had talks with all the top teams. It’s up to him what he chooses. He will fit into every team. I know Liverpool have spoken about getting a new striker next season. We will see.
“I’m also reading, like everyone else is, that he has a clause this summer. When he went to Galatasaray, I think it worked out amazingly for him. I couldn’t see him playing there for another season, or anywhere else but the Premier League next season,” the Super Eagles captain said in quotes revealed by TalkSPORT.
“It’s the part he’s working on the most. His qualities are his tenacity, he’s relentless, and he’ll chase down every ball. In the air, he’s amazing. You can play the ball up to him, and he’ll hold the ball up.
“If he’s one-on-one in the box, or you cross it in, he’s going to score. He’s direct, so I think that’s why he would suit the Premier League,” the former Watford defender concluded.
The Galatasaray forward has been in fine form since moving to the Turkish Super Lig in September. He’s scored 26 goals and provided five assists in 30 games across all competitions for Okan Buruk‘s side.
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