Man United bump 24-year-old striker to top of shortlist, but fee set to exceed £90m

Manchester United have been impressed by the recent performances of Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.

The Nigerian striker, who joined Napoli from Lille three years ago, has been in top form this season. The Naples-based club are not only on course to win their first Serie A title since 1990, but Osimhen’s inspired performances could see them in line for a mammoth transfer offer in the summer.

According to a recent report from ESPN, Man United, along with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain, are seriously interested in the 24-year-old, but Napoli won’t part with him for less than £90m. (100 million euros).

United’s surprising problems have been evident for a few seasons now. Despite Erik Ten Hag signing Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley last month, the Dutch international is not expected to make his permanent trade, and that will open the door for the Red Devils to go all out for a new long-term striker. term once. the summer window opens at the end of this year.

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Although other strikers on his shortlist are believed to include Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane and Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic, after 14 goals in just 16 league games this season, Osimhen has become a genuine target and is now among the 20-time league winners. wish list

As for the potential valuation of the African, United and Paris Saint-Germain are hoping to break the bank, especially considering that Chelsea have just broken the British record after signing Enzo Fernandez for over £100m.

However, the question on every fan’s lips will be which side is willing to accumulate the funds first, and for United, with the Glazer family in the process of selling the club, that could all depend on who owns them at the end of the season. season.

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