Manchester United preparing mammoth bid for former Chelsea attacking target: Reports
According to Fichajes.net (via TEAMtalk), Manchester United are interested in signing Victor Osimhen in the upcoming January transfer window. This comes after the Red Devils were defeated 3-0 by Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday, December 22.
Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has proven to be a formidable striker for the Turkish side this season. In 15 appearances, the Nigerian international has netted 12 goals and registered five assists.
Osimhen's presence could transform the Red Devils' attack if the deal becomes a reality. The aforementioned report also claimed that INEOS are also interested in signing Osimhen to provide competition for Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee at Old Trafford.
However, United would have to match the €75 million release clause set by Napoli. In 133 appearances across competitions for the Serie A side, Osimhen has scored 76 goals and provided 18 assists.
Chelsea were in serious talks with Osimhen last summer over a possible move to Stamford Bridge. However, the parties failed to reach an agreement on personal terms. According to the report, the Blues, along with Paris Saint-Germain, are still interested in the Nigerian striker.
"I always expected this job to be tough" - Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has stated that he always expected his job at Old Trafford to be a tough one. The Red Devils have suffered four defeats in nine games since Amorim took charge in November.
Amorim said after the 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth at Old Trafford (via Fabrizio Romano):
"I always expected this job to be tough, especially in these busy months. We are ready to face the challenge. We will go for it."
The Red Devils are 13th in the Premier League standings with 22 points from 17 games, with a goal difference of -1. In the 2024-25 Europa League, they are ranked seventh in the league phase, having registered 12 points from six games.
United will be looking to bounce back as they travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers for a Premier League Boxing Day encounter on December 26.
