Amazing news hits Manchester United as the club have reportedly struck a deal with Victor Osimhen, and supporters are absolutely ecstatic.
Manchester United are reportedly set to prioritise the signing of a new striker in the next transfer window, with Rasmus Hojlund’s struggles in front of goal forcing the club to rethink their attacking options. The Danish forward, who arrived with plenty of promise, has only managed to score three goals in the Premier League this season, falling well short of expectations. It’s believed that manager Ruben Amorim is already considering moving the 21-year-old on this summer.
Initially, Amorim had shown serious interest in Viktor Gyokeres as a potential replacement, but the Sporting CP forward seems keen on securing a move to a Champions League club — something United might not be able to offer, depending on how their campaign finishes. With Gyokeres seemingly out of reach, the club’s attention has swiftly turned to Victor Osimhen, who has emerged as the primary target.
The Nigerian international, who has been in prolific form this season, is reportedly open to a switch to Old Trafford even if United fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League. While Osimhen’s wage demands had previously posed a challenge — attracting interest from big-spending Saudi Arabian clubs and causing Chelsea to cool their interest — recent developments suggest a breakthrough in negotiations.
Turkish journalist Serdar Ali Çelikler has claimed that Manchester United have successfully agreed personal terms with Osimhen, with the final hurdle now being the transfer fee. Osimhen’s release clause at Napoli currently stands at €75 million, but reports indicate that the Italian club might be willing to negotiate a slightly reduced figure. Juventus have also been monitoring the striker, but Napoli are reluctant to strengthen a domestic rival, giving United a strong position in the talks.
Galatasaray, where Osimhen is currently on loan, would love to keep the striker, but the Turkish giants are unlikely to match United’s financial power. The 25-year-old forward has already racked up 29 goals and six assists in 34 appearances across all competitions this season, underlining his status as one of Europe’s deadliest attackers.
For Ruben Amorim, securing a deal for Osimhen would be a major statement of intent as he looks to reshape United’s forward line. However, the outcome could still hinge on how the club finishes the current campaign, particularly in European competition. To guard against the possibility of the move falling through, United have also identified alternative options, with Manchester City’s Liam Delap and Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta reportedly on their radar as backup targets.
This fresh approach signals a decisive shift in Manchester United’s transfer strategy, as Amorim looks to build a more clinical and consistent attacking unit. The potential arrival of Osimhen could also have consequences for the futures of players like Anthony Martial, Mason Greenwood, and Jadon Sancho, as Amorim eyes a striker capable of leading the line with authority — something the club had originally hoped Hojlund would develop into.
