BREAKING NEWS: ๐จ HUGE JANUARY SWAP DEAL IN THE WORKS ๐จ Man United have been offered the chance to sign Osimhen in January, but Napoli want a pick of three players in return… ๐โ
Manchester United are reportedly considering a player-exchange deal with Napoli to secure the services of Victor Osimhen. The 25-year-old Nigerian striker, currently on loan at Galatasaray after expressing his Premier League ambitions, has attracted interest from several top clubs. In the summer of 2024, Osimhen was linked with moves to Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain; however, Napoliโs president, Aurelio de Laurentiis, demanded a full release clause payment, which deterred potential suitors.
Chelsea reportedly considered both loan and permanent deals for Osimhen but ultimately refrained from making a move due to their strict new wage structure. Consequently, with limited options, Osimhen joined Galatasaray, where he has been impressive, tallying nine goals and three assists in 11 Super Lig appearances. Despite his success in Turkey, there is a consensus that a player of his caliber should compete in one of Europeโs top five leagues.
Recent reports indicate that Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Osimhen in January. The clubโs football department is currently assessing their options regarding this potential transfer. If Osimhen were to join United, he would compete with forwards such as Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee, and Rasmus Hรธjlund for a place in manager Ruben Amorimโs starting lineup.
Notably, Osimhen was close to joining Manchester United in 2020. According to his brother, Andrew Osimhen, Victor declined the move out of respect for fellow Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo, who was on loan at United at the time.
Osimhenโs contract with Napoli expires in June 2025. A January transfer would allow the Serie A club to recoup a fee for the player, as he could leave for free the following summer. Reports suggest that a cash-only deal may not suffice to entice Napoli into selling. The Italian club is reportedly interested in three Manchester United attackers: Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hรธjlund, and Joshua Zirkzee. Both Hรธjlund and Zirkzee have prior experience in Serie A, having played for Atalanta and Bologna, respectively.
As the January transfer window approaches, it remains to be seen whether Manchester United and Napoli can reach an agreement that satisfies all parties involved. Osimhenโs potential arrival at Old Trafford would bolster Unitedโs attacking options, while a move to the Premier League would fulfill the strikerโs long-held ambition.
