Manchester United are close to signing Victor Osimhen having reached a deal with the entourage of the Super Eagles striker, according to reports in Italy.
Osimhen is currently on a successful loan spell at Galatasaray from Napoli, the 26-year-old Nigeria international scoring 29 goals in 34 appearances in all competitions as the Turkish club close in on the Super Lig title.
The English Premier League club have reached a ‘basic agreement’ with the star striker’s entourage for his salary terms, according to the reports on Tuesday.
Osimhen is believed to have a release clause of £63 million available for non-Italian clubs.
Ruben Amorim will be looking to sign another striker to boost Manchester United’s attacking ranks with Rasmus Hojlund struggling to live up to his £72m price tag.
The 22-year-old, who attracted criticism following his performance against Wolves on Sunday, has only scored three Premier League goals in 28 appearances this season.
A swap deal, which would see the Dane moving to Naples, would make the deal more likely, Tuttosport claimed.
Osimhen is one of Europe’s hottest strikers and has also been linked with Arsenal, Juventus and Barcelona.
The 2023 African Player of the Year scored 31 goals in all competitions as he fired Napoli to a first Serie A title in 33 years in the 2022-2023 season.
However, he was forced to desperately search for a new club in last summer’s transfer window after new Napoli manager Antonio Conte signed Romelu Lukaku and left Osimhen out of the squad.
Despite rumours of a move to Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and a host of Saudi Arabian sides, no move permanent move materialised.
Osimhen, who has scored 26 times in 40 appearances for the Super Eagles, will see his current contract with Napoli expire at the end of next season.
Although Galatasaray appear eager to try and retain Osimhen, it is viewed as unlikely they will be able to capture one of Europe’s most wanted strikers in his prime.
