Sky: 143-goal forward now ‘planning a permanent departure’ after learning of Man Utd interest

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·16 de abril de 2025

Sky: 143-goal forward now ‘planning a permanent departure’ after learning of Man Utd interest

One Manchester United target is mulling over all of his options leading into the summer window.

Indeed, Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg claims Victor Osimhen is ‘planning a permanent departure’ from Napoli as soon as his loan with Galatasaray expires.

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The prolific goalscorer headed to Turkey last September following a notorious fallout with Antonio Conte, which culminated in him being stripped of his number and removed from the side’s Serie A squad list. When a move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ahli fell through, Osimhen agreed a season-long deal with the Turkish giants.

Now that his temporary spell is drawing to a close, Galatasaray are adamant about keeping hold of the frontman, who’s scored 29 goals in 33 appearances for them, long-term. However, they simply do not have the funds available to activate his £64.4 million buy clause or to fully cover €11m-a-year salary.

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Osimhen has (unsurprisingly) continued his scintillating goalscoring form since joining the Super Lig leaders. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

That’s where United could well come in, as reports have suggested that the Reds maintain their longstanding interest in Osimhen amid their search for a clinical No.9.

Liam Delap is said to sit firmly atop INEOS’ shortlist of targets this year, presumably due to three key reasons: he’s only 22 years old, is now a Premier League-proven option, and is poised to be available for just £30m if Ipswich Town fall victim to the dreaded drop come the end of the term.

United have been deemed favourites in the jam-packed race to sign the Tractor Boys’ talisman. However, one factor that may hinder their approach is a potential lack of Champions League football.

It’s thought Delap is keen on plying his trade in Europe’s elite competition next season, and the Red Devils’ only remaining route to securing a spot via a Europa League triumph in May.

Osimhen, meanwhile, has played in three separate UCL campaigns – twice with Napoli and once with Lille in 2019/2020, so may not view it as a non-negotiable in any potenial negotiations with United.