Victor Osimhen is still targeting a move to the Premier League despite Manchester United ending their interest in him. Osimhen is free to leave Napoli in the summer, having spent the season on loan at Galatasaray.
The 26-year-old has maintained his reputation as one of Europe’s top strikers. The Nigerian has scored 28 goals in 32 games for Turkish giants Gala this season and they are well on the way to winning the Super Lig title.
Osimhen previously fired Napoli to the Serie A title back in 2023. But relations between him and the Italian side have broken down and they are keen to sell him in the upcoming transfer window.
While Gala may be keen to keep him, there is not thought to be any option to buy clause in their loan agreement. Napoli are hoping to bring in a fee of around £55.5million for the striker.
Osimhen is expected to demand around £9m per year in wages, far above what United are willing to pay. Instead, the Red Devils are now prioritising a move for Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap.
Though United have halted their pursuit, ESPN report that Osmihen is still targeting a move to the Premier League. The striker is said to favour either playing in England or joining Napoli’s Serie A rivals Juventus.
Along with United, Chelsea and Arsenal have both been linked with moves for Osimhen. All three have made signing a striker a top priority for the summer transfer window.
Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko are also targets, potentially making Juve a more likely destination. Osimhen himself remains uncertain of his future, insisting he is keen to enjoy the season before discussing it
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