Manchester United were struggling for goals under Erik ten Hag but have now scored eight times in three games under new coach Ruben Amorim.
Sunday’s 4-0 thrashing of Everton saw struggling forwards Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee net a brace apiece while the team displayed the intensity that the coach has been demanding since his arrival.
The Dutch striker now has three goals this season and hopefully, despite persistent links with a January exit, he can finally come good in red.
Amorim will hope all three of his strikers can deliver now that INEOS have already announced that not much in terms of transfer help will be available.
Gala will not allow Osimhen to leave
That means a move for reported target Victor Osimhen could be off the table after recent reports stated that United were eyeing an ambitious swap deal which would see Zirkzee move to Naples with Osimhen coming to Old Trafford.
Turkish Football have now claimed that the Nigerian will not be let go by Galatasaray in January and even if United were to return next season, the Turkish outfit are trying to buy him outright from Napoli in the summer.
The Napoli star has nine goals and five assists for Gala and they are in talks with sponsors to come up with a bid that will please the striker’s parent club.
“Sources have told Turkish-Football that the Lions will not let Osimhen leave in January. The Nigeria international will not be joining United and Galatasaray do have the final say on the matter.
Summer move could also be off the cards
“United had considered including young forward Zirkzee in a potential deal to acquire Osimhen from Napoli. However, with Osimhen’s preference for Galatasaray, this move seems unlikely to materialize.
“Galatasaray are now focused on making Osimhen’s transfer permanent and are working with their sponsors to secure the necessary funds. The Turkish club is determined to keep hold of the talented striker and build their team around him.”
A future move for Osimhen will depend on the form of United’s current options and if they start firing, a pursuit will make very little sense.
Amorim already has his eyes on former Sporting Lisbon protege Viktor Gyokeres and should a striker be required, the Swede is likely to be the club’s primary target.
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Ayantan Chowdhury
Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
