Manchester United preparing January bid for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen | OneFootball

Manchester United reportedly hold “concrete interest” in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray.

Rasmus Hojlund delivered a statement performance in United’s 3-2 win over FK Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday.

He played a big part in his side’s opening goal with his intense and calculated pressing and then went on to score the Red Devils’ next two goals to avoid another embarrassing result in Europe.

Having been benched in Amorim’s first game in charge of United, Hojlund did well in the second to stake a claim for a spot in the new manager’s starting lineup.

However, there is a long way to go before he becomes a reliable attacking threat under Amorim. Amid this, the Premier League giants have seen their name being linked with a number of goalscorers across Europe.

Reports in Italy have thrown Osimhen’s name into the mix.

According to a report in Area Napoli (via Sport Witness), United are considering signing the Nigerian striker, who has set the Turkish football alight with six goals and two assists in just seven Super Lig appearances.

It is claimed that his performances with Galatasaray have piqued interest from several clubs, and the 25-year-old is seen as a “credible option” for the Mancunians.

Il Mattino, relayed by Area Napoli, suggest that United want the prolific forward in January and are prepared to make a player plus cash offer.

The player in their proposal would be Joshua Zirzkee, who has attracted interest from Italy after a tough start in England.

Accordingly, the Premier League giants are ready to use him to bring Osimhen to Old Trafford.

However, it is added that at the moment, Napoli aren’t too keen on Zirkzee moving to Naples as part of the deal for Osimhen.

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