Napoli’s Victor Osimhen had been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford, but the club has reportedly cooled its interest. According to ESPN’s Mark Ogden, United have decided against pursuing the Nigerian international, primarily due to his hefty €75 million (£63m) transfer fee and reported wage demands of £350,000 per week.
With no European competition next season, United are expected to be cautious with their spending. Committing to Osimhen’s high salary could also risk unsettling the club’s existing wage structure and dressing room dynamics.
Osimhen, who scored a staggering 37 goals for Galatasaray during a standout loan spell, had also attracted interest from Saudi giants Al-Hilal. However, a deal failed to materialise despite their financial muscle.
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While Osimhen would have been a major boost to United’s frontline, the club has moved forward in the market. They’ve already signed Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha and are closing in on a deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.
United’s top choice, Liam Delap, slipped away after the young striker chose to join Chelsea instead. Now, attention may turn to Viktor Gyökeres, with the Sporting Lisbon star reportedly open to a new challenge. The Swedish international has flourished under manager Rúben Amorim and is seen as one of Europe’s most prolific strikers.
With Osimhen off the table, Gyökeres could emerge as United’s next big target in their mission to revitalise the attack.