English Premier League facet, Manchester United have reportedly made a remaining name concerning Tremendous Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reviews.
Per Sportsmole, contemporary reviews counsel the Nigerian worldwide is just not a switch goal for the three-time UEFA Champions League winner this summer time.
Regardless of persistent rumours linking the Tremendous Eagles ahead to a Premier League change, notably to Outdated Trafford, trusted journalist David Ornstein has clarified United’s stance on the striker.
Chatting with NBC Sports activities, Ornstein confirmed that Osimhen is just not on United’s shortlist, and as a substitute, the membership are centered on different choices—most notably Liam Delap.
“If Manchester United are to take a look at others, I’m assured it is not going to be Victor Osimhen,” Ornstein stated. “Regardless of reviews you is likely to be studying, he’s not on the agenda for United.”
The revelation comes as a shock to the Nigerian soccer group, particularly given Osimhen’s spectacular file in Italy and in Turkey.
The 25-year-old was instrumental in Napoli’s Scudetto win through the 2023-24 season and is about to do the identical within the Turkish league following his mortgage transfer to Galatasaray.
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Nevertheless, Manchester United seems to be wanting in a distinct path. Ornstein added that Delap, who has impressed at Ipswich this season, is seen as a extra viable choice, with Chelsea additionally displaying curiosity within the England youth worldwide.
United may take into account inside options, together with promoting off Rasmus Højlund, who arrived at Outdated Trafford from Atalanta and has not impressed within the ahead line.
“They’ll produce other choices as a result of they may have to show to them, or they might follow inside options, comparable to a Rasmus Højlund, and concentrate on different positions,” Ornstein concluded.
For Osimhen, a Premier League transfer should be on the playing cards, however Manchester United have formally dominated themselves out of the race — for now.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports activities journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a confirmed observe file in conducting interviews with Tremendous Eagles stars comparable to William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Shiny Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and lots of others. He has additionally made a big influence in breaking switch information tales.
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