Man United have been heavily linked with one Nigerian striker. The player has been one of the best number nines in the world recently. He has now made the Red Devils top priority as he wants to play in the Premier League.
Manchester United are keen to sign a new striker this summer. They are said yo part ways with both Hojlund and Zirkzee. The Red Devils only scored 44 goals in league this season. Hence, Ruben Amorim is keen to add a more consistent goalscorer to resolve this issue.
United were keen to sign Liam Delap at first. But, the 22 year old opted to join Chelsea. The Red Devils are also trying to sign Viktor Gyokeres. But, the Sweden international is said to prefer Arsenal over them. Amidst all of these blows, United have receive positive new from Nigerian striked.
The star in question here is Victor Osimhen of Napoli. The 26 year old has been one of the best strikers in the recent season. He was close to joining Chelsea last summer but the deal failed. As a result, the Nigerian striker joined Galatasaray on loan.
Osimhen is unwilling to stay at Galatasary. On the other hand, Napoli are keen to sell him this summer. Osimhen was wanted by Al Hilal who were ready to pay Napoli €75 million. They also offered the player €30 million salary but Osimhen has rejected the offer.
🚨🚫 Victor Osimhen deal remains off with Al Hilal since Sunday as no contacts took place in the last 24 hours.
Osimhen will consider all his options available to leave Napoli with Galatasaray still keen, race open again. pic.twitter.com/vX8n8JjplR
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 10, 2025
Osimhen keen to join Man United this summer
According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Victor Osimhen is keen to play in Premier League next season. As a result, he has made Man United his priority. Napoli will hold onto the €75 million release clause and it will be interesting to see if the Red Devils are able to pay that price.
Osimhen will be a great addition to the United squad. He will add most needed experience and goals in their side. He will get directly into the starting eleven above other strikers. It will be interesting to see how the saga unfolds.
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