Man Utd ‘dream’ of signing Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen

Manchester United reportedly ‘dream’ of signing Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen, as per Caught Offside.

After serving to Napoli win the Serie A title, the 27-year-old determined to signal for the Cimbom. He initially joined on mortgage in 2024 earlier than the deal grew to become everlasting final 12 months.

The Nigerian has loved nice success in Turkiye in recent times, profitable two Tremendous Lig titles and a home cup competitors. After making 44 purpose contributions throughout all competitions throughout his debut marketing campaign, he scored 22 targets and registered six assists final time period.

Now, Caught Offside declare that Man Utd are contemplating signing a brand new skilled striker to assist Benjamin Sesko, and Osimhen is the ‘dream goal’.

Nevertheless, the African goes to be very costly as he’s valued at round £65m by Transfermarkt and nonetheless has a contract till 2029 with Galatasaray. In consequence, Man Utd have lined up cheaper different choices in the event that they ultimately fail to lure Osimhen to Previous Trafford.

Jean-Philippe Mateta, Dusan Vlahovic, and Robert Lewandowski are on United’s radar. Furthermore, they’ve recognized Eli Junior Kroupi as a possible possibility after being impressed by his performances final time period.

Nevertheless, AFC Bournemouth are mentioned to be eager on preserving maintain of the Frenchman, whereas Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Liverpool are on this race as nicely.

Osimhen to Man Utd

Osimhen is a 6ft 1in tall striker. He’s fast, sturdy, good within the air, possesses the poacher intuition contained in the field, is environment friendly in taking penalties, and likewise works onerous with out possession.

Man Utd at the moment have Joshua Zirkzee as an choice to assist Sesko. However the Dutchman has struggled to search out his ft within the Premier League since becoming a member of from Bologna a few years in the past. In consequence, hypothesis surrounding his future has been rising on this window.

Michael Carrick even used Bryan Mbeumo within the centre-forward place at instances final time period, though the Cameroonian is a right-winger by trait.

So, United might do with signing a brand new striker, and Osimhen can be a shrewd acquisition ought to they buy him. Nevertheless, he has had health issues over time, and Carrick’s aspect should be cautious about that earlier than making a possible swoop.