Manchester United have not scouted Victor Osimhen amid talks of big interst in the Nigerian forward ahead of the summer window.
According to Give Me Sport, Manchester United have not scouted Victor Osimhen despite reports stating otherwise. The Red Devils maintain firm interest in the striker ahead of the summer, although there are question marks on whether their lack of scouting affects their interest.
Victor Osimhen did not find the right suitor last summer when he tried to force his way out of Napoli to join Chelsea or Al-Ahli. The Nigerian striker ended up at Galatasaray, with the Turkish giants finding themselves in an opportunistic position to take the attacker on loan for the remainder of the season.
Osimhen has been prolific for Galatasaray, scoring 20 times in all competitions. This loan spell in Turkey is a short-term arrangement, as the striker is expected to make a big move in the summer. Many of the top clubs are likely to enter the frame to sign the prolific hitman, with Manchester United among those with a firm interest.
Amid reports that Manchester United planned on scouting Osimhen, the current story denies it, suggesting the Red Devils have not sent observers to watch him. In plain sight, this news will seem like the club are not interested in signing the Nigerian, although that might not be the case.
Osimhen, along with Viktor Gyokeres, remains on top of Manchester United’s shortlist, as Ruben Amorim is intent on landing a top forward name in the summer. Osimhen has a release clause worth a reported £66 million, which might seem a bit over the top even for a club like Manchester United, although the club view him as the top target for the summer.
Manchester United keen to land a striker
Amorim is reportedly growing tired of the lack of productivity from either of his current strikers as Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund continue to struggle for relevance. Manchester United are also linked with Liam Delap, and other names are mentioned in various reports.
The idea of signing Osimhen will certainly excite fans, who might be taken aback by the news of the club not scouting the Nigerian. In truth, as the report explains, the 20-goal striker’s qualities are well-known in the market, and there’s realistically no need to watch him closely in action. It certainly means the Red Devils will continue to hold a firm interest in the striker.
