Pundit claims Man Utd are ahead of Chelsea in race for N76b-rated Super Eagles star
Published: April 05, 2023TEAMTalk pundit Ben Jacobs has suggested that Manchester United are in the driving seat to sign Nigeria international Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window.
Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs credited with an interest in the Napoli number 9, who is valued at 150 million euros (approximately N76b in Nigerian currency) by the Serie A table toppers.
Napoli may be forced into cashing in on Osimhen when the transfer market reopens given that he has approximately two years left on his contract with the club - provided the asking price for the attacker is met.
The main goal United have in the summer transfer window is to bolster the squad with the signing of a physical number 9 and two of the their top targets are Totenham Hotspur superstar Harry Kane and Osimhen
Although Osimhen's quality is not in doubt, his price tag is astronomical and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United will break their transfer record to bring him to Old Trafford in the summer.
The Red Devils' record arrival is Paul Pogba's move from Juventus in 2016 for a then world record fee of 105 million euros.
Per the report, Osimhen always had one eye on Manchester United and he considered joining them before moving to Napoli but was not convinced he would get playing time.
The 24-year-old has been with Napoli for three seasons, making 91 appearances and scoring 53 goals while providing fourteen assists.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
- Report: Man Utd ahead of Arsenal, Liverpool in the race to sign former Super Eagles invitee
- Bayern Munich interested in signing Arsenal's history-making teenage striker of Nigerian descent
- Nottingham Forest get Awoniyi boost as Nuno Espírito Santo delivers positive fitness update
- Official: Versatile midfielder Lawal returns to parent club Celtic after loan spell at EFL club
- Aston Villa join Crystal Palace, Trabzonspor in race to sign Super Eagles striker
- What to look for in a plastic surgeon: A patient's guide
- Retained and released list: Swindon Town make decisions on four Nigerians including ex-Flying Eagles star
- Evoplay's 'penalty shoot-out': A thrilling blend of instant win gaming and football fervor
- 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Akande battles Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, Newcastle starlets for PL award
- The future of BlueChew: Trends and developments in ED treatment options
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football