Pundit exposes the truth: Swap deal involving Osimhen and Man Utd striker is not happening

Respected Italian journalist Paolo del Genio has shared insights regarding the rumoured swap deal between Victor Osimhen and Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. 

Reports had suggested that Manchester United were eyeing Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, as part of a move to bolster their attacking options, with Zirkzee being offered as part of the deal.

Osimhen has been in scintillating form since his move to Galatasaray, netting nine goals and providing five assists in just 12 appearances across all competitions.

In contrast, Zirkzee has struggled to find his footing at Manchester United following his summer transfer from Bologna, managing three goals and two assists in 19 outings.

The speculation, which surfaced in November, claimed that United were willing to include the 23-year-old Zirkzee plus cash to tempt Napoli into selling Osimhen, who is still technically contracted to the Serie A club.

Del Genio, however, dismissed these reports as baseless. Speaking during his television appearance said on Radio Kiss Kiss via Area Napoli, he labeled the speculations a fabrication.

"Will Napoli take Zirkzee in a swap deal with Victor Osimhen? I'll go out on a limb and say that this is nothing more than a market lie," Paolo Del Genio said. 

"There is no chance, at the moment, that the striker now at Manchester United could end up at the court of mister Antonio Conte in the possible negotiations between the Red Devils and the Neapolitans for Victor Osimhen." 

Osimhen has also been linked with a possible move to Chelsea at the end of the 2024-2025 season.

Adeyemi Adewale

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