Napoli striker Victor Osimhen tipped to join Man Utd

Published March 20th, 2024 - 11:04 GMT
Napoli's Nigerian forward #09 Victor Osimhen claps during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 12, 2024. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP)
Napoli's Nigerian forward #09 Victor Osimhen claps during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 12, 2024. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP)

Napoli star Victor Osimhen is likely to leave the club during the summer, with Manchester United among the top sides linked with buying him.

The 25-year-old became a fan favorite ever since his arrival at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona from Lille in 2020 in a deal worth €75 million.

The Nigerian went on to score 72 goals in 125 appearances for the Italian giants. 

Manchester United may launch a huge bid to bring in the striker, who signed a new contract in December which runs until 2026.

Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the striker.

Italian agent Roberto De Fanti spoke to Tuttomercatoweb about Osimhen's possible destination and said, as quoted by The Mirror: "I could say everyone, but the truth is that United above all are looking for a centre forward. [Rasmus] Hojlund is doing reasonably well, but the classic number No.9 - the [Erling] Haaland of the situation - could be Osimhen."

New United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe is planning a major shake-up and is keen on enforcing the team in several positions.

Any interested club will have to pay £110 million to release the Nigeria international from his current deal.

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