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Osimhen Missing From Top 10 U-23 Most Valuable Forwards

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4 years ago

December 8, 2021

To the CIES Football Observatory, Nigeria international Victor Osimhen missed out on the top ten most valuable forwards for players under the age of 23.

The Super Eagles forward became Napoli and Africa’s most expensive player following his record €81m moved to the Italian club from Lille in the summer of 2020.

While the 22-year-old forward’ first season in Italy was blighted with injury worries and COVID-19, the Eagles striker has hit the ground running in the 2021/22 season, scoring nine goals and two assists in 14 appearances for Napoli.

However, Osimhen did not feature on the CIES list for the top ten most valuable forwards under the age of 23 with the Nigerian currently valued at €60m.

The former Lille player’s omission is a surprise given he has started the season brilliantly at Napoli.

The PUNCH reports that Borussia Dortmund’s striker Erling Haaland is the most valuable U-23 forward with an estimate of €150m.

He is followed by Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jnr and Manchester City’s Phil Foden, who also have a market value of €150m.

Manchester United duo Mason Greenwood (€140m) and Jadon Sancho (€130m) complete the top five. Other players on the list who make up the top 10 are Ferran Torres (€120m), Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix (€100m), Paris Saint Germain’s Kylian Mbappe are (€88m), Moussa Diaby (€80m) and Villarreal’s Yeremi Pino (€80m).

Prior to his injury where he fractured his cheekbone and eye socket in Napoli’s 3-2 defeat by Inter Milan following a collision with Skriniar, Osimhen has been one of the Neapolitans best players so far this season.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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6 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.