Manchester United have long had Napoli’s Victor Osimhen on their radar.
Galatasaray Ready with Record Bid for Victor Osimhen
Manchester Utd may have to fight off a surprise rival in the race for Victor Osimhen. Meanwhile, Galatasaray are preparing a huge offer to keep the Nigerian forward in Istanbul. After a dramatic move from Napoli fell apart last year, the Turkish giants swooped in to sign the player on loan.
The 26-year-old has set the Super Lig on fire with 33 goals in 37 games since arriving which has now sparked interest from the top Premier League sides including Utd, Chelsea, and Arsenal. The Red Devils had him on their shortlist under Erik ten Hag as well.
Now, it’s Rio Ferdinand who’s now pushing the club to go all in on him this summer. But, the Turkish side aren’t backing down. Reports suggest they are ready to table a massive £56m offer to keep him permanently. This shows their intent to build a team around their star striker.
United’s Transfer Hopes Hinge on Europa League Success
Osimhen is being seen as a dream signing for United’s front line. Although, money could be a major issue. And any big-money move depends on outgoing transfers or European success.
Winning the Europa League could provide the financial boost needed to land some marquee signings.
Ruben Amorim’s squad currently leads the semi-final tie against Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on aggregate and looks set for a shot at the final. Victory there would mean a Champions League spot and a huge lift to Utd’s transfer budget. With
Galatasaray are almost certain to qualify for the Champions League for the next campaign too. As a result, the race for the Nigerian could come down to which club offers the biggest stage. And also, the biggest pay packet.
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