Manchester United and Chelsea have made their first move towards Victor Osimhen as the striker yearns for a Premier League move.
Victor Osimhen could see his future get decided in the summer, with plenty of suitors chasing the Nigerian. French publication RMC Sport suggest PSG are keen on the forward but also claim Manchester United and Chelsea have made their first move towards bringing the 25-goal target.
Victor Osimhen could become a big story of the summer window. After his impressive season with Napoli, several top-rated clubs continue to chase the forward. The Nigerian’s 25 goals have taken the Serie A club towards a domestic title and into the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
Osimhen remains high on the Manchester United and Chelsea lists for next summer. The Premier League giants seek a high-profile striker in the window, which is the profile they miss in their respective squads. While none have made any sort of enquiries, they might have taken the next steps.
This is according to RMC Sport, who claim PSG are keen on signing the Napoli star ahead of the Premier League sides. As the Parisians step up their interest, it has alerted Manchester United and Chelsea, who have now made enquiries.
Erik ten Hag seeks a new striker to lead the line next summer. The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and the experiment with Wout Weghorst may have made the manager consider the profile he needs in the role. Osimhen might give them an edge with his goalscoring form and physicality that would suit the game in England.
Going by media stories, there is an apparent choice between Harry Kane and Osimhen for the role. Manchester United are ready to go all out for the Napoli star if they cannot get the Spurs man. However, their road is a difficult one considering Chelsea are also keen.
Despite the evident lack of Champions League football next season, Chelsea are not deterred in their quest to approach top players. They are willing to make a huge offer to sign Osimhen in the summer and use their financial power to outmuscle rivals.
Osimhen had previously revealed his goal of playing in the Premier League and possibly emulating his idol Didier Drogba. From that alone, one can assume him being open to joining Chelsea. However, the Blues may have to make some financial adjustments, something they will find a solution for eventually or such is the belief.
Meanwhile, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis remains relaxed about the situation with the striker. He could accept a sizeable offer close to the club’s valuations of Osimhen. However, he may not sell his 25-goal striker for anything less than the asking price.
