Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly close to realizing his dream of playing in the English Premier League, with Napoli and Manchester United nearing an agreement.
The deal could make Victor Osimhen one of the highest-paid players in the league.
Victor Osimhen to Replace Rashford in Swap Deal
Manchester United have shown keen interest in Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray.
Reports suggest a swap deal involving Marcus Rashford is under discussion, as the English forward has expressed a desire to leave Old Trafford.
Rashford, valued at £60 million, has already turned down three lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia, reportedly worth £675,000 per week, in favor of staying in Europe to regain his England spot.
Napoli manager Antonio Conte is reportedly eager to bring Rashford to Serie A, seeing him as a key addition to his squad.
This opens the door for United to secure Osimhen, who has a £62 million release clause and an impressive record of 65 goals in 108 Serie A appearances for Napoli since his move from Lille in 2020.
A source from Osimhen’s camp told ThePapers that the inform striker will move to Manchester United hopefully Napoli agrees on the dealings.
Manchester United’s Ambitions
Under pressure to strengthen his squad, United manager Ruben Amorim is eyeing Osimhen as a crucial signing for the second half of the season.
Osimhen’s camp has confirmed that a deal is close, with the striker set to receive a significant salary that would place him among the Premier League’s top earners.
