Ruben Amorim has reportedly identified 26-year-old Nigerian international Victor Osimhen as the dream target for his Manchester United squad.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Ruben Amorim is the subject of interest from Manchester United. Ruben Amorim is driving the Premier League club’s move for the prolific striker, who has excelled at Galatasaray since arriving on loan from Napoli in the summer transfer window. The Portuguese tactician views the Nigerian international as the dream target for the Red Devils.
The rise and rise of Victor Osimhen amid the chaos
Victor Osimhen has been one of the best strikers in the world in the last few years. The African attacker was among the most highly-rated centre-forwards during his stints with VfL Wolfsburg and LOSC Lille before seeing his stock skyrocket during his spell with Napoli.
However, the relationship between the two parties in the 2023/24 season before he became “persona non grata” once Antonio Conte took over as the new manager last summer. Chelsea came close to signing the 26-year-old in the summer transfer window before the deal failed to materialise. The player eventually completed a loan move to Galatasaray.
The Nigerian international has been exceptional thus far for Galatasaray, contributing to 18 goals in 16 appearances across all competitions by finding the back of the net 13 times and providing five assists. Meanwhile, Osimhen’s stock remains as high as ever, with several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Manchester United, among his prospective suitors.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Manchester United’s interest in Victor Osimhen makes sense. The Red Devils have been scouring the market for a striker ahead of the two transfer windows this year amid uncertainties around the futures of Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee. So, Osimhen has emerged as a viable target for Manchester United.
The latest report has revealed that Ruben Amorim views the Nigerian international as the dream target for Manchester United. The Portuguese tactician has been driving the Premier League club’s move for Osimhen. Amorim’s stance is understandable, considering his finishing ability and the quality of his hold-up play and runs into the box.
Recent reports have claimed that the opportunity to join Manchester United appeals to Osimhen. So, it will be interesting to see if the 26-year-old arrives at Old Trafford anytime soon amid Amorim’s push for a prolific striker.
