- The Nigerian’s release clause was pegged between €120m and €130m
- Osimhen was signed from Lille in 2020 for a fee of around €75m
Manchester United are interested in signing Victor Osimhen, with the club reportedly planning a player-plus-cash deal to sign the 25-year-old Napoli striker.
The Nigerian has been linked with Chelsea, Arsenal, and PSG, but according to CalcioNapoli24, United is also a contender.
According to the report, the Red Devils have offered cash and striker Rasmus Hojlund in exchange for the Napoli player, and it will be interesting to see if the Italian giants will accept such an offer.
Hojlund joined United last season and made an impressive debut in England. It would be surprising if they decided to allow his departure.
Napoli are prepared to cash in on Osimhen this summer despite being their leading top scorer for the past two seasons, including the Scudetto-winning 2022/23 campaign.
Having proven himself in Italian football, he could look to test himself at another league with the Premier League touted as his next destination.
After signing a contract extension with Napoli, the Nigerian’s release clause was pegged between €120m and €130m but that amount has been a problem for suitors, forcing the club to reduce Osimhen’s asking price to €100m.
Napoli have been anticipating offers from the likes of Chelsea, United and PSG, but according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, no official approach has been made.
The club also refused an offer of more than €200m for Osimhen from a team in Saudi Arabia last summer.
Osimhen was signed from Lille in 2020 for a fee of around €75m and the Nigeria international has gone on to establish himself as one of the most exciting strikers in world football.
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