Victor Osimhen to Liverpool? Ally McCoist Backs ‘Perfect’ Fit for Arne Slot’s Reds
When Ally McCoist talks football, it’s always worth listening. And this week, speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast, the Rangers and Scotland legend made a bold yet exciting claim: Victor Osimhen would be “absolutely perfect” for Liverpool. McCoist didn’t hold back in his praise for the Nigerian striker, saying, “I think Osimhen would be absolutely perfect at somewhere like Liverpool. I think he’d be unbelievable at Liverpool.”
That kind of endorsement will catch the ear of any Liverpool supporter.
Osimhen’s Elite Numbers Demand Attention
The stats speak volumes. Osimhen netted 37 goals in 41 appearances on loan at Galatasaray last season – a phenomenal return by any standard. He also boasts a remarkable record of hitting double figures in each of the last seven seasons across four different clubs.
At 26, Osimhen is entering his prime, and after his Serie A success with Napoli and loan exploits in Turkey, he’s made it clear he prefers a Premier League switch over a move to Saudi Arabia.
Price Tag and Wages Could Be Stumbling Blocks
Of course, world-class players come with world-class demands. Osimhen’s £63.2 million release clause at Napoli is manageable for a club of Liverpool’s stature, but the reported £400,000-per-week wage demand is another story. That would put him level with Mohamed Salah as the club’s highest earner.
And with Liverpool already heavily linked with Florian Wirtz, FSG may be reluctant to commit such financial muscle to a second mega-deal in the same window.
Slot’s System Could Maximise Osimhen
Arne Slot’s style of play, focused on high pressing and fluid attacking movement, would likely get the best out of a striker like Osimhen. He thrives off quick transitions, aggressive movement into the box, and isn’t afraid to press defenders – all trademarks of a classic Liverpool forward.
With Darwin Núñez’s future up in the air, McCoist’s call for Liverpool to act makes plenty of sense. Whether it’s financially feasible remains to be seen, but from a footballing point of view, few players on the market tick as many boxes.
Our View – Anfield Index Analysis
From a Liverpool fan’s perspective, Ally McCoist’s comments will likely be music to the ears. Osimhen has all the hallmarks of an Anfield favourite: power, pace, work rate, and a ruthless edge in front of goal. If there’s one thing supporters have craved since the departure of peak Roberto Firmino, it’s a consistent goal threat who also puts in the graft off the ball.
The Darwin Núñez project has been divisive. While the Uruguayan’s effort is rarely questioned, his finishing and decision-making have too often let him down. Osimhen, by contrast, brings a far more polished end product. His movement inside the box is intelligent, and he rarely needs a second invitation to score.
Yes, the wage demands are eye-watering. But for a striker in his prime, with Champions League pedigree and an ambition to conquer the Premier League, fans will argue it’s a price worth paying. Add in the fact that he’s already expressed a preference for England over the riches of Saudi Arabia, and you’ve got a player who wants to be tested at the highest level.
The real question is whether FSG’s model – so long built on value and sustainability – will stretch to accommodate a marquee name like Osimhen. If it does, and if McCoist’s vision becomes reality, Liverpool’s attack could once again strike fear across Europe.