Manchester United’s primary focus during the summer transfer window will be recruiting a ruthless finisher given the team’s woes in front of goal this season.
In their previous Premier League game against Nottingham Forest, the Red Devils had 23 shots, three times more than the hosts, but failed to register a goal and ended up losing 0-1.
Ruben Amorim’s team have only outscored five teams this campaign with current No 9 Rasmus Hojlund’s form a huge concern for the head coach.
And while the Portuguese boss would prefer a reunion with Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres, the Swede has no intention of moving to Old Trafford especially if they miss out on Champions League football for next season.
Osimhen chase
Which is why the club have moved on to Victor Osimhen, who has no such demands with Napoli also keen to sell. His loan outfit Galatasaray are eager to land him as are other top teams including Juventus.
But the Naples outfit have no desire to strengthen a direct rival and hence as per Il Mattino (via Area Napoli), Napoli chief Giovanni Manna flew to London to meet Premier League suitors.
While Osimhen has a release clause worth €75 million, Gli Azzurri could agree a deal at a lower valuation just to ensure the Bianconeri do not get their man.
“It is very likely that he tried to understand the intentions of the big Premier League clubs, Manchester United and Chelsea, to discuss the sale of Osimhen.
Secret meeting
“Everyone wants him, but with a discount on the clause: De Laurentiis wants 75 million, but he will not raise insurmountable walls.
“It is certainly complicated to deal with Juventus, who have also started their contacts with Osimhen’s entourage. Victor would have no problem wearing the black and white shirt, the problem is the frostiness between Giuntoli and the blue club.”
Both Napoli and Juventus do not see eye-to-eye and it could benefit United, who have already presented their first official offer.
Osimhen would be the perfect option for Amorim given his ruthlessness in front of goal with the 26-year-old netting 28 goals and registering five assists in 32 games for loan outfit Galatasaray.
But whether the Old Trafford side can afford his wage demands while paying a substantial fee to Napoli remains to be seen. Saudi Pro League sides are monitoring proceedings with interest.
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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
