Victor Osimhen is reportedly still holding onto his dream of playing in the Premier League, with Manchester United now approaching Napoli with an offer that includes striker Joshua Zirkzee plus cash.
The Nigerian international is expected to leave Napoli permanently this summer after spending the previous season on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray. Despite receiving a lucrative €120 million package on a three-year deal from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, Osimhen has rejected all advances from the Middle East.
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 26-year-old striker's ambition remains firmly focused on continuing his career in Europe, with the Premier League being his preferred destination.
United's Strategic Approach
Manchester United have now rekindled their interest in Osimhen but appear reluctant to trigger his €75 million (£63 million) release clause. Instead, the English club is exploring a creative solution by potentially offering Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee as part of the deal to reduce the overall financial outlay.
This approach could benefit both clubs, with United securing a proven goalscorer while offloading a player who might struggle for regular playing time at Old Trafford. For Napoli, receiving Zirkzee plus cash could represent good business as they look to rebuild following Osimhen's departure.
Osimhen has consistently demonstrated his goal-scoring prowess in Serie A since joining Napoli in 2020, playing a crucial role in their historic Scudetto triumph in the 2022/23 season. His combination of physical presence, pace, and clinical finishing has made him one of Europe's most sought-after strikers.
For Nigerian football fans, Osimhen's potential move to the Premier League represents an exciting prospect, with the striker potentially following in the footsteps of compatriots like Nwankwo Kanu, Jay-Jay Okocha, and Yakubu Aiyegbeni who made significant impacts in England's top flight.
As the summer transfer window progresses, all eyes will be on whether Manchester United can structure a deal that satisfies Napoli's valuation while fulfilling Osimhen's Premier League ambitions.
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