Utd take first steps in summer pursuit of unstoppable 131-goal talisman as ‘most likely’ admission made

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·17 febbraio 2025

Utd take first steps in summer pursuit of unstoppable 131-goal talisman as ‘most likely’ admission made

Manchester United have reportedly made their first move in pursuit of longstanding forward target Victor Osimhen, who’s widely expected to leave Napoli permanently this summer.

The forward will return to Italy upon the culmination of the campaign after spending 2024/2025 on loan with Galatasaray, where his prolific form has seamlessly transitioned to his new surroundings and seen him net 17 goals in 23 matches – taking his career tally up to a remarkable 131 goals at 26 years old.

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Osimhen’s notorious fallout with Antonio Conte last summer resulted in the player being stripped of his number and shipped out for the term, with ex-Red Romelu Lukaku fulfilling the Serie A leaders’ No.9 spot each week.

In December 2023, the Nigerian put pen to paper on a contract extension to keep him tied to the club until 2026, during which a release clause – worth an initial £100 million – was also included in the terms. The fee has since dropped to £65m, making it no surprise he’s garnering interest from top European sides, including United and Paris Sant-Germain.

The latest on United’s Osimhen pursuit

Osimhen has enjoyed a stellar first half of the season in Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Now, the Reds’ revived interest in Osimhen has been detailed by trusted Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu via Sports Digitate.

“Victor Osimhen is about to sign a deal with a world-famous management company,” said the reporter in a newly released YouTube video. “In fact, a Real Madrid player is mediating these talks. What does this mean? The possibility of signing with Galatasaray in June has decreased a lot.

“PSG and Manchester United made verbal offers to the player regarding salary and contract period. Because both clubs agreed to give Napoli the release clause, it is very difficult for Galatasaray to compete with these two clubs. He is most likely leaving at the end of the season.”

At present, it’s safe to say PSG poses as the more lucrative option for Osimhen; he’d be playing Champions League football and entering each French competition as the major favourite to claim silverware.

However, their host of attacking options means he’s likely to be utilised in a rotational role, whereas, at Old Trafford, he’ll slot in as the first-choice centre-forward to finally put a definitive end to the side’s goalscoring woes.