Manchester United have joined a growing list of clubs tracking Victor Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, according to Sabah.
The 25-year-old Nigerian striker has impressed with nine goals and five assists in his first 12 appearances in Turkey, catching the attention of European heavyweights.
It has been revealed that Manchester United have sent scouts to Turkey to watch the Nigerian ahead of a possible move.
Premier League Clubs in the Race
Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea are also reportedly keen on Osimhen. With a €70m (£58m) price tag anticipated, the player could be set for a Premier League move.
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has emphasized Osimhen’s commitment to finishing the season in Turkey, despite his £62m release clause being valid in January.
Chelsea are long-time admirers, but United and Arsenal have ramped up their interest, sending senior scouts to monitor the “world-class” forward in recent matches.
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United’s January Striker Search
United are actively evaluating their options for a striker in January.
While Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyökeres is also on their radar, a move for the Swedish international seems more feasible in the summer, given their £180m summer spend and new manager Rúben Amorim’s reluctance to raid his former club midseason.
Amorim, who suffered his first defeat as United boss in a 2-0 loss to Arsenal, was visibly frustrated with his squad, notably venting his frustrations at Amad Diallo during the match.
With Manchester United back in the bottom half of the table, their next challenge is a must-win clash against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
