Napoli striker Victor Osimhen was reportedly not interested in moving to Old Trafford last summer.
Manchester United were heavily linked to the 23-year-old, especially towards the end of the transfer window.
Erik ten Hag wanted to strengthen his forward position, with Cristiano Ronaldo eyeing an exit, and Osimhen would have been a great option.
According to Republica (via Arena Napoli), United had made a proposal to Napoli involving a swap deal involving Cristiano Ronaldo.
The transfer failed due to the fact that both parties failed to reach an economic agreement and the lack of will on the part of the player.
Which already in the summer had pushed him not to give too much weight to the pharaonic offer received from Manchester United, who hoped to entrust him with the legacy of Cristiano Ronaldo.
“In the end, the operation did not materialize due to the lack of an economic agreement between the two clubs, who were discouraged by the lack of interest of the African striker in the negotiations.”
“Osimhen is the ace that Napoli are preparing to place on the Scudetto table, having managed to stay there even without him, but the goalscorer who exorcised CR7 is now in top form, and Spalletti is keen to throw him into the fray. .
With Anthony Martial extremely injury-prone, United will no doubt be looking to break into the forward market next summer.
Osimhen could be an option they could opt for. The 23-year-old is quick, direct and a clinical goalscorer.
He has all the qualities to become a successful Premier League striker.
However, the final decision will rest with Ten Hag.
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