No Napoli u-turn: Osimhen set on summer exit amid Man United links

Victor Osimhen has piqued the interest of top European clubs who are looking to bolster their squad with his signature

Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen is determined to leave Napoli this summer amid recent links with Manchester United, Soccernet.ng reports.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Nigerian forward is close to securing a move away from Naples, with his preferred destination being the English Premier League.

According to the Italian journalist, despite no offers for the player in June, Napoli expects bids from EPL clubs, with Osimhen’s release clause set at €120 million.

Chelsea and Arsenal were initially interested in Osimhen at the start of the summer transfer window. However, reports indicate that Chelsea has withdrawn due to concerns about Osimhen’s injury record.

Meanwhile, Arsenal, known for their conservative spending, may find it challenging to meet the €120 million release clause. Their highest purchase to date was €116 million for Declan Rice in 2023, followed by Nicolas Pepe from Lille in 2019.

Manchester United, on the other hand, have reignited their pursuit of the Super Eagles striker to strengthen their squad following the departure of Anthony Martial, whose contract has expired.

To comply with Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, United might not be able to pay Napoli’s asking price outright. However, reports suggest that the Red Devils are considering offering Rasmus Hojlund plus cash for Osimhen.

There have been no official statements from Osimhen’s camp or Napoli regarding these developments, but it is clear that the Nigerian star is eyeing an exit from the Diego Maradona Stadium this summer.

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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