Will Manchester United trigger Victor Osimhen’s buyout clause?

English Premier League giants, Manchester United,  have reportedly informed Napoli of their intention to trigger Victor Osimhen’s release clause this summer, Soccernet.ng understands.

According to reports from Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, Editor-in-Chief at SportsDigitale, the Red Devils are set to go all out in their pursuit of the Nigerian forward, who has long been on their radar since Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit to Al Nassr.

Man United Ready to Meet Osimhen’s Buyout Clause

United’s interest in Osimhen is no secret, as the Premier League club have been linked with the prolific striker for multiple transfer windows.

However, with the club eager to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season, they are now willing to activate his release clause, which is reportedly set at €70 million.

Nigeria Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit X

Sources close to the negotiations reveal that Napoli are only willing to accept €70 million in cash with no player swaps included in the deal.

This could pose a challenge for United, who had initially considered offering a player-plus-cash deal to bring the Super Eagles star to Old Trafford.

Napoli Stand Firm on Osimhen’s Valuation

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has remained firm on his stance regarding Osimhen’s future, insisting that any club interested in the 26-year-old must meet his full valuation.

Victor Osimhen 45 of Galatasaray waves to the fans after the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor at Rams Park Stadium on February 9, 2025. [Photo Credit/ Imago].
Meanwhile, Manchester United is now showing readiness to do so, and the transfer saga could accelerate in the coming months.

Although they tend to face competition for the signature of the Nigeria international from clubs like Arsenal, Paris Saint Germain who have been linked to the player over the last few windows.

 

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and 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.

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