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Ruben Amorim is scorching in pursuit of Victor Osimhen (Picture by Alex Livesey, Ahmad Mora/Getty Pictures)
Manchester United are being strongly linked with a transfer for Victor Osimhen this summer season, with the Napoli striker rising because the membership’s most definitely No.9 goal.
If the deal goes via, it may spell the top of Rasmus Hojlund’s time at Outdated Trafford, it’s been reported.
United’s struggles in entrance of aim have been a serious concern this season. In January, they made the daring determination 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 predicted to be accessible for round €70 million, a determine that Man United can afford, in line 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.
What’s been mentioned about Victor Osimhen’s potential transfer to Man United?
Victor Osimhen has been on fireplace for Galatasaray (Picture by Ahmad Mora/Getty Pictures)
Criminal believes Osimhen is the “likeliest” striker to reach at Outdated Trafford this summer season, regardless of United being linked with a number of high-profile forwards. There’s additionally the potential of a part-exchange deal involving Hojlund, with Napoli displaying 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 guide 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 staff
“I do know Liverpool have spoken about getting a brand new striker subsequent season. We’ll 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 taking part in there for one more season, or anyplace else however the Premier League subsequent season.”
