Problem for Chelsea and PSG? Manchester United set to launch Ratcliffe era with a bid for Osimhen

Osimhen featured in all of the seven games the Super Eagles played at the AFCON 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast.

Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United as they look to start things afresh under Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Soccernet.ng reports.

Osimhen, 25, scored twenty-six Serie A goals last term to win the Scudetto for Napoli and is back amongst the goals this term after missing quite a chunk of games due to injuries.

The former Lille man has been linked with English Premier League sides, Arsenal and Chelsea, with former Nigerian midfielder, Mikel Obi, adamant about Osimhen taking on the Drogba role at Stamford Bridge.

As per Independent UK, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are emerging as two of the main contenders to land the signature of the CAF Player of the Year this summer, with both clubs keen to make different statements in the transfer market.

Kylian Mbappe is set to leave the Parc des Princes, with Real Madrid poised to welcome the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner to the Santiago Bernabeu, and PSG have identified Osimhen as a possible replacement for him.

The Nigerian has a €110m release clause in his contract, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s takeover of control at Old Trafford with his minority stake has seen the new owner place a huge priority on recruitment, as the club looks to return to the glory days, identifying Osimhen as a man to lead the cause.

Osimhen is seen as the ideal signing by United Chiefs due to his age and adaptability and his ability to provide a different flavour to what Rasmus Hojlund offers in the attack, where United currently lack depth.

With Anthony Martial set to leave on a free transfer, and Marcus Rashford’s best output coming from the left, it’s only imperative that Manchester United go all in for Victor Osimhen.

To secure his signature, the Red Devils will have to beat off fierce competition from PSG, Chelsea and Arsenal. The odds are in the favour of whichever club plays in the UEFA Champions League next season.