Manchester United established contacts with Napoli in January to understand the possibility of signing Victor Osimhen in the summer.
According to Il Mattino via Sport Witness, Manchester United have already established contacts in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen. The 24-year-old attacker will likely become available in the summer, with Napoli reportedly seeking at least €150 million.
Victor Osimhen was a big-name target on the list of many Premier League and European suitors, but Napoli refrained from entertaining approaches for the striker in the summer. He has shown his worth by putting in some terrific performances this season.
His 14 goals in Serie A have helped Napoli climb to the top of the table and attain a comfortable lead with 56 points on board. They are overwhelming favourites to win the title after a drought of nearly 33 years, and the 24-year-old attacker has been their most important player.
Manchester United’s name sticks out prominently among those high-profile suitors chasing him. The Red Devils will enter the market for a top-rated centre-forward in the summer, and Osimhen is one of their priority targets.
Manchester United are willing to make a huge offer to tempt Napoli into a sale, but the Serie A giants are seeking at least €150 million for the striker. The 24-year-old attacker may remain open to a new challenge, particularly in the Premier League, where he may have other clubs keen to sign him.
The Red Devils do not have a recognised centre-forward since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. They did bring Wout Weghorst on loan, but the Dutchman is unlikely to remain beyond the summer. Hence, they have names like Harry Kane on their list, but if the striker decides to stay at Tottenham, Osimhen will pull clear in the queue.
Meanwhile, the report insists Manchester United had already contacted Napoli in January for Osimhen. While the Serie A side were thoroughly uninterested in entertaining any approaches, they might open their doors in the summer.
With a price tag of a reported €150 million, he will prove an expensive option. That said, Manchester United will need to consider the long-term impact of such a deal and pay up what is required to sign the 24-year-old attacker.
