Manchester United are reportedly looking to sign 26-year-old Nigerian international Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Manchester United scouted Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen this week when he was in action for Galatasaray.
The 26-year-old is on loan at the Turkish club from Napoli, and he is expected to leave the Italian club permanently in the summer. The player has turned down the opportunity to join Manchester United in the past, and it will be interesting to see if they can convince him this time around.
The striker has a £58 million release clause, and Manchester United certainly have done financial resources to get the deal done. However, Osimhen’s wage demands and a lack of UEFA Champions League football could play spoilsport.
Manchester United are in desperate need of a quality striker. Joshua Zirkzee has not been able to live up to the expectations, and Manchester United need someone who can score goals consistently. Osimhen has proven himself a a big club like Napoli, and he helped them win the Serie A title. He was regarded as one of the best strikers in the world prior to his move to Galatasaray, and there is no doubt that he would be a superb acquisition for Manchester United.
Manchester United move would be ideal for Osimhen
The Nigerian striker is entering his peak years, and he will want to compete for major trophies. The opportunity to join a club like Manchester United will be quite exciting for him. The Red Devils are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they have a talented squad and formidable resources. Even though they are going through a period of rebuilding, they might be able to fight for trophies next season with the right additions.
Singing a quality striker will be one of their priorities, and Osimhen could transform them in the final third. The 26-year-old will help Manchester United find the back of the net consistently and he will create goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates as well.
The 26-year-old has burnt his bridges at Napoli and he needs a fresh start. A move to Manchester United would be ideal for him. He would get to sort out his long-term future and focus on his football once again.
