Ruben Amorim is sizzling in pursuit of Victor Osimhen (Photograph by Alex Livesey, Ahmad Mora/Getty Photos)
Manchester United are being strongly linked with a transfer for Victor Osimhen this summer season, with the Napoli striker rising because the membership’s more than likely No.9 goal.
If the deal goes by, it may spell the tip of Rasmus Hojlund’s time at Previous Trafford, it’s been reported.
United’s struggles in entrance of objective have been a significant situation this season. In January, they made the daring choice to mortgage Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa following a reported fallout with supervisor Ruben Amorim. That left Hojlund because the squad’s solely recognised centre-forward, resulting in the weird sight of Kobbie Mainoo beginning as a false 9 at one level.
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Now, Osimhen is being tipped as the answer to Man United’s attacking issues. The Nigerian worldwide, who turns 26 later this yr, is anticipated to be accessible for round €70 million, a determine that Man United can afford, in accordance with TalkSport’s Alex Criminal.
Crucially, Osimhen’s wage calls for have additionally dropped since final summer season, when a proposed transfer to Chelsea collapsed as a result of his €12m-per-year wage request.
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Criminal believes Osimhen is the “likeliest” striker to reach at Previous Trafford this summer season, regardless of United being linked with a number of high-profile forwards. There’s additionally the potential for a part-exchange deal involving Hojlund, with Napoli exhibiting curiosity in bringing the Danish striker again to Serie A.
“I believe he’ll transfer on on the finish of the season. There’s curiosity from Italy. INEOS and Ruben Amorim usually are not essentially satisfied that he’s the person to steer the road transferring ahead. There’s curiosity from the likes of Napoli, it wouldn’t shock me if Osimhen is available in the wrong way,” he mentioned.
It comes after Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong alluded to a Chelsea transfer. “I do know he’s a Chelsea fan, however I additionally know he’s had talks with all the highest groups. It’s as much as him what he chooses. He’ll match into each workforce
“I do know Liverpool have spoken about getting a brand new striker subsequent season. We are going to see.
“I’m additionally studying, like everybody else is, that he has a clause this summer season. When he went to Galatasaray I believe it labored out amazingly for him. I couldn’t see him enjoying there for an additional season, or wherever else however the Premier League subsequent season.”
