Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has debunked reports linking Victor Osimhen to the club, reports Completesports.com.
The Bianconeri are said to have strong interest in the Nigeria international, who is currently on loan at Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray from Napoli.
Osimhen, who has €75m release clause in his contract is expected to leave Napoli on a permanent transfer this summer.
Juventus are expected to sign a new striker this summer following an underwhelming campaign domestically and in Europe.
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Giuntoli signed the 26-year-old for Napoli from French club Lille during his reign as the Partenopei’s sporting director.
The Italian has however said he is not willing to reunite with the player.
‘I’m not interested in Osimhen. The rumours that you read in the Italian media are only to put pressure on us,” he told Derin Football.
“Juventus does not want the player.”
By Adeboye Amosu
