Manchester United are not ruling out a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has emerged as one of the world’s most in-demand strikers this season after leading the Italian side to the Serie A title.
His success has become a double-edged sword for interested clubs, as it has seen his price tag rocket, while Napoli themselves insist he is unavailable.
Osimhen has scored 28 goals this season for Napoli, 23 in 28 Serie A games and five in six Champions League matches.
Manchester United identify Victor Osimhen price
On a high of excitement after clinching the Serie A title last week, Napoli owner Aurelio de Laurentiis came out to insist his star player is going nowhere.
He told Rai Sport: “Now we must not stop, but continue with our protagonists. Kvara and Osimhen are not moving.”
Manchester United are not convinced, believing every player has a price.
The Mail report: “Napoli are insisting publicly that the Nigerian is not for sale but the general consensus, at least between Chelsea and Manchester United, is that he is for around £130million.”
This would require a record spent from Manchester United, and possibly the club’s entire transfer budget.
But it is worth also considering that Osimhen, 24, is five years younger than Harry Kane, and the extra millions may make sense, signing a striker with greater longevity.
United can also increase the budget with player sales this summer. The likes of Harry Maguire and Fred are among many who could be moved on.
A report from Teamtalk last month claimed Osimhen is open to a move to Manchester United. Whether the club are bold enough to do a deal, remains to be seen, especially with investment required at other positions too.
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