Man Utd renew interest in Osimhen deal

English Premier League giants Manchester United have reportedly reignited their pursuit of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as they seek to address their attacking woes.

News360 Nigeria reports that the Nigerian international has emerged as a top target for United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, following the struggles of Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee.

Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in exceptional form in Turkey, scoring 10 goals and providing five assists in just 13 appearances across all competitions.

Amorim’s decision to exclude Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from the squad for Sunday’s Manchester derby highlights his determination to reshape United’s attacking options.

Despite United’s interest, Juventus are reportedly leading the race to sign Osimhen as they look to replace Dusan Vlahovic. The Serie A giants could be Osimhen’s preferred destination, given his previous success in Italy.

Osimhen’s impressive performances have made him a hot commodity in the transfer market, with several top European clubs vying for his signature. United’s ability to secure the forward may depend on their ability to fend off stiff competition from Juventus.

United face more competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal, with former Gunners midfielder Emmanuel Petit backing his old club to make a January move for the Nigerian.

The striker’s situation is further complicated by his €75m release clause, with Napoli director Giovanni Manna recently dismissing speculation about a January move.

“I already said many times that nobody has talked to us. Victor is owned by Napoli and currently playing for Galatasaray. I think a lot has been said about this; nothing is happening,” Manna told DAZN.

Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the situation and could move for the Nigerian if Rashford, who has emerged as a target for the French champions, joins them from United.

Chelsea have also entered the race for Osimhen, with sources suggesting the London club could be a more attractive destination than United given their current trajectory.

The striker’s loan deal with Turkish league leaders Galatasaray includes a January break clause that could facilitate a mid-season move, though his next destination remains uncertain amid interest from several European giants.