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Manchester United have  reportedly opened talks with Victor Osimhen to convince him to move to Old Trafford, even as Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek responds to speculation on the striker’s future.

One of the areas that Man United  are desperate to strengthen in the summer transfer window is attack. Rasmus Hojlund has not proven to be prolific in front of goal, while Joshua Zirkzee is not a natural number nine.

Man United  head coach Ruben Amorim is keen on signing a new striker this summer, and one of the players on the Red Devils’ radar is Osimhen.

TEAMtalk’s Italian football correspondent, Rudy Galetti, claimed that Man United  are “concretely interested” in Osimhen.

The Nigeria international striker is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli until the end of the season and has a release clause of €75million (£64m, $85m) in his contract with the Serie A giants.

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Sources have told TEAMtalk that for Man United to be able to sign Osimhen this summer, they need to qualify for the Champions League.

Amorim’s side have a very good chance of progressing to the Europa League final this season after winning the first leg of the semi-final tie 3-0 against Athletic Bilbao away from home in Spain last week.

TuttoJuve has now revealed that Man United  have ‘started talks with Victor Osimhen’.

The Premier League giants are said to have ‘identified the Nigerian striker as a priority to strengthen’ their squad for next season.

The Italian news outlet has noted Juventus’s interest in Osimhen, who has scored 33 goals and provided eight assists in 37 appearances for Galatasaray this season.

Meanwhile, TEAMtalk claimed that Galatasaray will not be able to pay the release clause in Osimhen’s contract and would need Napoli to lower the fee to get a deal done.

Galatasaray president Ozbek spoke about Osimhen’s future this week and noted, as quoted on beIN SPORTS: “85 million people in Turkiye come to me with the same question.

“We are in a race right now, the race in football is not over. Transfers are at the beginning of June.

“Nobody should think about who to buy or sell. We are focused on the field. We have 5 matches ahead of us. We are working to win all 5 matches and make our fans happy.

“There is no transfer on our agenda right now. We will share our thoughts when the time comes.”

Former Turkish referee Ahmet Cakar does not think that Osimhen will be at Galatasaray next season.

Cakar told the Turkish media: “In my opinion, Osimhen is one of the best foreigners in Galatasaray’s history.

“He is very young and has a lot of talent. Of course, it is his dream and right to go to a big team from the best leagues in the world.

“I don’t think he can stay at Galatasaray. This has nothing to do with money or wealth. So what happens when Osimhen leaves?”

English Premier League champions, Liverpool, are  reportedly  back in the hunt for  Nigeria International striker, Victor Osimhen,  with  coach Arne Slot presumably  ready to bolster  his attack  in the summer ahead of  next season.

The Reds have cruised all season in the top-flight, failing to be knocked off top spot since the start of November, and with a revitalised squad under Arne Slot, they could look to spend big money in the summer to keep themselves at the top of the perch.

That may include a move for Osimhen, who will see his future largely deliberated over this summer – and a striker is at the top of the Dutchman’s wish list.

TalkSPORT claimed that Liverpool will attack the market in the summer transfer window as they bid to retain their Premier League title – with Osimhen being lined up as a potential target, having been called the ‘world’s best striker’ by Nigerian coach Daniel Ogunmodede.

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The Reds are expected to be busy in the transfer  market this summer  with  Uruguayan  striker Darwin Nunez expected  to be sold so that the Anfield giants  could ‘splash the cash’ on a striker in the coming months.

Goals have been hard to come by for Liverpool’s strikers, with wide forward Mohamed Salah taking on that burden with 33 strikes to his name this season, and that could see Osimhen arrive, with the report stating that he is a contender to lead the line at Anfield from next season onwards, potentially eclipsing supposedly  top target Alexander Isak.

Osimhen scored 26 goals in 32 games for Napoli in their Scudetto win back in 2022/23, and although he was loaned out of the Serie A club to Galatasaray at the start of the campaign, he’s been bang  in form in Turkey with 33 goals in 37 games throughout all competitions.

Osimhen expresses desire to stay at Galatasaray, Cools Victor Osimhen has played down renewed speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League, suggesting he would prefer to remain at Galatasaray.

The Nigerian striker, currently on loan from Napoli, has impressed in Turkey and continues to be one of the most highly regarded forwards in European football.

Osimhen has long been the subject of interest from English clubs, with Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly monitoring his situation.

While Chelsea failed to reach an agreement with Napoli last season, Manchester United have also been linked with a potential move—especially with reports that the forward could be available for a reduced fee of around £40 million this summer.

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With Osimhen’s loan spell in Istanbul set to conclude at the end of the season and his future at Napoli appearing uncertain, speculation had intensified that a Premier League transfer could be imminent. However, recent comments from the player suggest otherwise.

Speaking about his time at Galatasaray, Osimhen said: “It’s a great feeling. It’s great that they [young fans] are inspired by watching me.” His remarks indicate a strong connection with the club and its supporters, hinting at a desire to continue his journey in Turkey.

While interest from England may persist, Osimhen’s comments have cast doubt on the likelihood of a cut-price summer move to the Premier League—at least for now.

Hailed by Morata as a world’s best

Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen  has revealed his joy  following Galatasaray’s 5-1 win over Eyupspor.

Osimhen  marked his 31^st  goal of the season in all competitions with 22 of those  goals coming from the league in 26 games.

The 26-year-old  striker is still the leading scorer in the Turkish Super Lig.

“I’m very happy because we won. Winning this match was very important. We needed more points. I’m very happy to have contributed with one goal and one assist. I’m also happy for Morata,” Osimhen told SPOR.

“These points are crucial in our quest for the championship. As Galatasaray, we stay focused on ourselves and take each match one at a time. Now, we are looking ahead to the next game,” he added.

Galatasaray will host Sivasspor in their next league fixture on Saturday.

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Meanwhile, Spanish attacker Alvaro Morata has hailed  the performance of Osimhen, describing him as one of the best centre-forwards in the world.

Both players found the back of the net as Galatasaray cruised to a 5-1 victory over Eyupspor last weekend to move closer to another Turkish Super Lig title.

 “Osimhen is a fantastic person and one of the best centre-forwards in the world,” Morata told the club official website. “I hope we can all celebrate the championship together. This is an incredible country, my family is very happy here, and I hope it continues this way.”

Osimhen has been in stellar form this season, netting 22 league goals and helping Galatasaray maintain a strong position on the table.

The transfer roller coaster involving Victor Osimhen has rumbled on as the summer approaches, with Napoli demanding a king’s ransom should local rivals Juventus go ahead with their pursuit of the striker.

The widely reported release clause of Osimhen by Napoli is 75 Million Euros, but this amount does not apply to clubs in Italy like Juventus.

Italian clubs will have to pay a lot more for the striker and also have to negotiate directly with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis, who is notorious for his transfer dealings over the years.

According to DAZN journalist Orazio Accomando has revealed just how much Napoli will ask fellow Italian club Juventus to pay for Osimhen.

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“There’s interest from the Premier League (Chelsea and Manchester United in the lead), but also from Barcelona for Osimhen,” he posted on X

“The clause for going abroad is 75 Million Euros.

“Juventus could join in, but it will depend on qualification for the Champions League and the outgoing market.

“The request for Italian clubs is 100 Million Euros.”

Juventus have reportedly  submitted the highest offer for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, 26, valued at €70m, as the Italian giants aim to strengthen their attack.

Manchester United, who were previously linked with Osimhen, have ruled out a move for the Nigerian international.

Osimhen’s impressive form has attracted interest from several top clubs, but Juventus are leading the chase with their lucrative bid.

Meanwhile, transfer expert, David Ornstein, has claimed  that  Paris Saint Germain have  also came into the transfer picture for Osimhen after Manchester United  reportedly dropped  their interest.

PSG  have been keeping tabs on Osimhen for a while now, and with the summer transfer window approaching, talk around his future is heating up.

Currently playing for Galatasaray, the Nigerian striker has found his groove again, showing the same form that made him one of Europe’s hottest talents back in the 2022-23 season. He’s scored 30 goals and provided seven assists in 35 matches across all competitions, catching the attention of several top clubs once more.

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According to GIVE ME SPORT, Manchester United are starting to worry about PSG’s growing interest. The French side are now considered the frontrunners to sign him.

PSG have the financial muscle to make a deal happen and are reportedly ready to meet both Osimhen’s wage demands and his £63 million release clause. The report also claims that United and Chelsea see PSG as their biggest competition in the race to land the 26-year-old.

On Wednesday, GIVE ME SPORT’s Ben Jacobs reported that Al-Hilal have held on to the budget they originally set aside to try and sign Mohamed Salah, and they’re now planning to use it on another big-name player.

With the Club World Cup on the horizon, the club is eager to bring in a marquee signing—and Osimhen is one of the names being considered. He’s reportedly open to a move to Saudi Arabia.