Victor Osimhen did not choose Manchester United as they wanted a wage cut
Manchester United have always been on the lookout for a reliable striker who can meet the demands of Old Trafford. The summer transfer window promised some big names, and one of them was Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian, who shone in the Turkish Super Lig with Galatasaray, became a real target for the Red Devils. Many thought that his scoring streak and physicality would be a perfect fit for the Premier League. In addition, his season with 37 goals in 41 games convinced more than one that he could be the missing piece. However, what seemed like a done deal ended with an unexpected twist.
Corriere dello Sport reported that Osimhen prefers to stay with Galatasaray. The 26-year-old striker rejected the idea of changing teams because Manchester United, according to Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, asked him to take a pay cut. The English club explored the possibility of signing the Nigerian, but did not make a formal offer due to these financial demands.
Manchester United were interested in signing Victor Osimhen this summer
Osimhen felt comfortable in Turkey, where he found stability and titles. His decision, although surprising to many, show that moving to the Premier League is not always the logical step. Now, the final agreement between Napoli and Galatasaray to make the loan permanent remains to be resolved.
Opinion:
Did Manchester United do the right thing in not accepting all the conditions? From our point of view, it was not reasonable to mortgage half the budget on a single striker who had already made it clear that he would not make any salary sacrifices. The club have other urgent needs, especially strengthening areas that have been exposed. Therefore, the priority must immediately shift to Ollie Watkins. The Englishman has long proven that he can perform at a high level in the Premier League and, moreover, he knows the league better than anyone.
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Watkins possesses mobility with good back-to-goal play and is hungry to improve. With a solid project, he can easily score more than 20 goals per season. United must not make the same mistake again, that is chasing impossible and expensive stars when they have realistic options within reach.
Watkins would not ask for an unaffordable salary, nor does he need time to adapt. The club must act decisively and secure his signing before another rival does. Old Trafford deserves a number nine who fights for every ball, and Watkins embodies that. However, Villa will be adamant about not selling him, as he is the most important player for the side. Osimhen will continue to make history in Istanbul, but in Manchester, it is time to look ahead and learn that hope must be built on players who want to be there, not on names who prefer to stay elsewhere.