Former Liverpool and England striker Peter Crouch has expressed his admiration for Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, urging him to continue his career in Europe, specifically in the Premier League, according to Soccernet. Crouch’s endorsement comes after Osimhen’s impressive display in the UEFA Europa League against Tottenham Hotspur.

Speaking on punditry duties with TNT Sports, Crouch praised Osimhen’s physicality, aerial ability, and technical skill. “I love watching him play. He’s so strong, powerful, and fantastic in the air. He’s got good touch, he can play,” Crouch said.

Crouch acknowledges that Osimhen’s current loan spell at Galatasaray is likely a “stop gap” before a potential move to a bigger club. “This is obviously a stop gap, I think Galatasaray is just a means for him to wind his contract down a bit, maybe reduce his transfer fee if you’d like,” he explained.

The former Liverpool striker hopes Osimhen will choose to continue his career in Europe, specifically in the Premier League, rather than considering a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League. “If he’ll come to the Premier League, I don’t know, but I think he can go to most clubs in the world football. I just hope he doesn’t end up in Saudi, which has obviously been mentioned, because we’d love to see him playing in Europe, playing football,” Crouch said.

Osimhen’s impressive form at Galatasaray, where he has scored six goals and provided four assists in eight games, has reignited interest from top clubs. Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly monitoring his situation, while Galatasaray also hopes to retain him permanently.

Crouch’s endorsement adds to the growing consensus that Osimhen has the potential to excel in the Premier League. With his next move crucial in determining his career trajectory, Osimhen will likely weigh his options carefully.