Manchester United have reportedly taken important steps towards securing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, in response to Santi Aouna.
Aouna has revealed {that a} “first assembly” between the participant’s entourage and the Purple Devils passed off, indicating critical intent from the Premier League giants.
Regardless of flashes of promise, neither Rasmus Hojlund nor Joshua Zirkzee have managed to ascertain themselves as prolific purpose scorers within the Premier League, with the pair combining for simply six league targets to this point.
This obvious lack of firepower has compelled the membership’s recruitment workforce to discover new choices to guide the road subsequent season.
Osimhen has been in crimson scorching type this season
Then again, Osimhen has scored 33 targets and supplied eight assists in 37 appearances for Galatasaray this season.
Recognized for his explosive tempo, aerial risk, and scientific ending, he would characterize a major improve for United’s frontline.
Nevertheless, securing his companies won’t come low-cost, he’s reportedly demanding a wage of round £10.2 million yearly, which interprets to roughly £196,000 per week.
Whereas United stay eager on Osimhen, they’re additionally maintaining tabs on various choices.
Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres is believed to be the highest identify on their striker shortlist.
Man United see Osimhen as an reasonably priced possibility
The Swedish worldwide has loved a sensational marketing campaign in Portugal, attracting widespread consideration however negotiations with Sporting could show troublesome, because the Lisbon membership are beneath no stress to promote and Gyokeres has a launch clause reportedly set at €100 million.
So far as Osimhen’s worth is worried, Napoli are keen to sanction his exit for round £55 million, a considerably decrease sum than what Gyokeres would price.
If Man United are critical about returning to the highest of English and European soccer, securing a striker of Osimhen’s pedigree must be a no brainer.
With a view to make approach for Osimhen, the Purple Devils are contemplating promoting Hojlund this summer season with Juventus within the attacker.
Brentford’s Bryan Mbuemo is one other participant on the radar of the Premier League giants.
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