Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have both informed Napoli of their willingness to meet Victor Osimhen’s release clause this summer.
Osimhen is currently on loan at Galatasaray following a fall-out with the Italian league leaders. After discussions over a permanent transfer failed to materialise in a move, he joined the Turkish champions on a season-long arrangement.
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The Nigeria international has scored 17 goals in 23 appearances for Galatasaray, who are keen to make the move permanent. However, there is an acceptance that the Süper Lig side cannot compete financially with rival suitors.
Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu has said Galatasaray face an uphill battle to sign Osimhen with both United and PSG having submitted verbal offers to the 26-year-old’s camp. Osimhen has a release clause of €75m (£62.4m) in his contract with Napoli.
“Victor Osimhen is about to sign a deal with a world-famous management company,” he told Sports Digitale. “In fact, a Real Madrid player is mediating these talks. What does this mean? The possibility of signing with Galatasaray in June has decreased a lot.
“PSG and Manchester United made verbal offers to the player regarding salary and contract period. Because both clubs agreed to give Napoli the release clause. It is very difficult for Galatasaray to compete with these two clubs. He is most likely leaving at the end of the season.”
Manchester United are keen to bring in a centre-forward in the summer, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee having struggled for form this season. The latter has been linked with a return to Serie A after scoring just three times since his summer arrival from Bologna.
Hojlund has just two league goals this season having endured a sharp decline since a promising debut campaign at Old Trafford. United have also been heavily linked with Viktor Gyokeres, who thrived under Ruben Amorim at Sporting Lisbon.
