Victor Osimhen ‘dreams’ of a Premier League move as Man United ‘receive huge boost in bid for player-plus-cash deal for £63m-rated Napoli star’

By DOMINIC HOGAN

Victor Osimhen’s future looks set to be a hot topic for the second summer in a row, and now Manchester United look to be taking a serious spot in the race for his services, according to a new report. 

Osimhen looked to be close to joining Al-Hilal from Napoli after spending the season on loan with Galatasaray and pipping Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce side to the Super Lig crown. 

However reports suggest that the move to the Saudi Pro League is now off, leaving him once again back to square one seemingly. 

Gazzetta dello Sport in Italy have reported that while Osimhen rejected Al-Hilal’s approach, his dream is to play in the Premier League, where Man United are being linked with his services. 

Gazzetta states that there is a strong interest from the Red Devils, who are in need of strengthening up front in order to work their way back up the table next season following a 15th place finish.

The one stumbling block, especially considering United’s financial situation at present, is the fact that Napoli are thought to be standing relatively firm on their £63.4million (€75m) release clause. 

Nigeria star Victor Osimhen has been linked with Manchester United in the transfer window

Ruben Amorim’s side finished 15th last season and are in need of a serious rebuild this summer

United would be willing to use Joshua Zirkzee (right) as a makeweight in a potential transfer

However United are thought to be looking to work out a deal to send players plus cash for the Nigerian, with Joshua Zirkzee considered a likely contender. 

While things have not quite gone to plan for him in England, he maintains a good reputation in Italy, having starred for Bologna before trading Serie A for the Premier League.

Napoli and United were also in discussions for a move for Alejandro Garnacho last summer, with his future at Old Trafford seemingly over as per reports. 

A move for Osimhen, in addition to the acquisition of Matheus Cunha and expected arrival of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, would represent a brilliant window for United. 

‘Victor is, for me, the best striker in the world,’ said Eric Chelle, Osimhen’s manager at international level, told BBC. 

‘For him it is difficult to come for this game because he played a season with a lot of pressure.

‘The reality is there is a transfer window. During this time, a player like him is not focused at 100 per cent.

‘Maybe a club like Manchester United. Or maybe Chelsea, Barcelona or Real Madrid. So he needs to be focused on that.’

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Victor Osimhen ‘dreams’ of a Premier League move as Man United ‘receive huge boost in bid for player-plus-cash deal for £63m-rated Napoli star’

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