'This is why' – Fabrizio Romano explains why Man Utd are not in the race to sign Osimhen

Despite ongoing speculation linking Victor Osimhen with a move to the Premier League, Manchester United are not expected to challenge Galatasaray for the Nigerian striker's signature due to financial considerations, according to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano.

Osimhen's name has circulated among top European clubs in the summer transfer window, with United often mentioned as a potential destination.

However, the reality is that the Napoli forward is financially out of reach for the Red Devils under their current wage structure.

The former African Footballer of the Year currently earns a net salary of €12 million per season at Napoli.

Galatasaray, who are leading the race for his signature, are reportedly prepared to increase that figure to an astonishing €16 million net annually, an amount that would make him one of the highest paid players in Europe.

Manchester United, on the other hand, have shown little interest in meeting those wage demands as doing so would severely impact their existing wage structure.

"Many of you are asking me if Manchester United can try to hijack this deal," Romano said on his YouTube page on Thursday night. 

"I am not aware of Manchester United entering into this one not just for the 75 million euros but also because of the salary.

"The real point between Premier League clubs last summer and this summer has always been about the salary

"Osimhen is on 12 million euros net salary at Napoli and imagine Galatasaray are prepared to pay 16 million euros net per season.

"This is completely different compared to the wage structure they have at Manchester United. This is why at the moment Manchester United have not made a move."

While Galatasaray and Napoli have already agreed on the transfer fee, believed to match Osimhen's €75 million release clause, the Turkish club is negotiating a staggered payment plan and must still provide bank guarantees to finalise the deal.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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