Manchester United near Super Eagles-eligible star’s signing, ending Osimhen Pursuit

Victor Osimhen have been a target for Manchester United since the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo which is set to end with Joshua Zirkzee's deal

English Premier League side Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Super Eagles-eligible striker Joshua Zirkzee, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Red Devils’ pursuit of Zirkzee will potentially end their long-term chase for Victor Osimhen, who is poised to move away from Napoli this summer.

Napoli CEO Aurelio De Laurentiis has set a release clause in the region of €120 million for the Super Eagles forward, making it difficult for many interested clubs to sign him due to the high price.

Manchester United and Chelsea are currently cautious of breaching Financial Fair Play regulations, and hitting Osimhen’s release clause could result in penalties.

As a result, the Manchester-based club have been looking for alternatives, and Dutchman Zirkzee, who is also eligible to play for Nigeria through his mother, has become a top priority.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, United are very close to securing the striker, with personal agreements reached between the club and his camp, leading to the end of their chase for Osimhen.

Meanwhile, Osimhen remains a top priority for Chelsea, who are reportedly looking to offer Romelu Lukaku and Cesare Casadei, plus cash, for the Super Eagles talisman.

Osimhen has not hidden his ambition to play in the Premier League, which a move away from Napoli this summer is still feasible for the Nigerian.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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