Serie A giants Juventus are reportedly “pushing harder than ever” to sign 26-year-old Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, a target for Manchester United.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Victor Osimhen is the subject of interest from Juventus. The Serie A giants are keen on signing a striker in the summer transfer window and want to prise the Nigerian international away from Napoli in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, he is also a target for Manchester United.
Victor Osimhen and his uncertain future
Victor Osimhen has been one of the best strikers in the world in the last half a decade. While pundits rated the African attacker highly during his spells with VfL Wolfsburg and LOSC Lille, his stock skyrocketed during his spell with Napoli. However, the two parties burnt all bridges last summer, although a permanent move away from San Paolo did not see the light of day.
The 26-year-old joined Galatasaray on loan for the 2024/25 season, and he has been exceptional thus far for the Turkish Super Lig champions. Osimhen has contributed to 33 goals in 32 outings across all competitions thus far this term, finding the back of the net 28 times and providing five assists.
Meanwhile, Osimhen’s stock in the market remains high, with several high-profile clubs across Europe setting their sights on him. Juventus and Manchester United are among the prospective suitors vying for the Nigerian international striker’s signature heading into the summer transfer window.
What next?
Juventus’s interest in Victor Osimhen makes sense. Dusan Vlahovic faces an uncertain future at the Allianz Stadium heading into the summer transfer window, while Randal Kolo Muani might not complete a permanent move after the 2024/25 season ends. So, Juventus can do with a new striker in the summer transfer window, with Osimhen emerging as a viable target.
As for Manchester United, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have struggled to remain prolific in front of the goal, compelling the Red Devils to dip their toes in the market for a striker. So, Osimhen is an option worth considering, with recent reports claiming they are ready to trigger the release clause of €75 million in his contract with Napoli.
However, Manchester United must remain wary of Juventus’s threat, with the Bianconeri “pushing harder than ever” to sign the 26-year-old Nigerian international in the summer transfer window. It will be interesting to see where he plies his trade next season.
