Victor Osimhen has settled comfortably at Galatarasay since his summer switch from Napoli, with the forward ranking third in the Turkish Super Lig for most goals scored (11).
His impressive form in Turkey has meant that top clubs around Europe have been linked with a move for him in this transfer window.
The striker’s loan contains a break clause for the January window. With three weeks remaining until the transfer deadline for Europe’s top leagues, it means the Galatasaray forward could have a new club before the end of the month.
One club reportedly hot on the tail for Osimhen is Manchester United.
According to Il Mattino, Napoli have told United that should they cooperate and lower their demands for Garnacho, the Serie A side would be willing to offer the Manchester club a discount for Osimhen.
Napoli are currently sitting with a valuation of just over £63 million for the Nigerian international, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray after falling out with the club’s upper management.
However, with United struggling for goals and Amorim keen to add firepower to his ranks, this may tempt the club to lower their demands.
With doubts about Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd are in the market for a quality striker. Hojlund has scored two goals in 17 games this Premier League season, while Zirkzee’s career at Old Trafford has failed to take off since making a summer switch. Osimhen could be the answer for the Red Devils.
Osimhen’s value goes beyond his ability to put the ball in the net. His physical prowess and intelligent movement allows him to create opportunities for others.
Despite links to United, he could remain where he is at least until the end of the season. Napoli have no reason to recall the forward from his current loan if they can’t agree to a deal with another club.
Not only were the Italian side happy to let him go in the summer, but if they want to activate his recall clause, they are required to pay £8.2m.
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