Manchester United are ready to offer Nigerian international Victor Osimhen a deal worth around N75 million per week in an attempt to sign him.
Osimhen has been linked with a number of top Premier League clubs, according to multiple reports.
Following his impressive season in the Italian Serie A with Napoli, Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Manchester United are all vying for his signature.
The striker joined Napoli for €80 million plus add-ons in the summer of 2020 and is under contract until 2025.
The 23-year-old has since established himself as a key figure at the club, scoring 18 goals in 31 appearances thus far this season.
Napoli are willing to sell him this summer, but will reportedly demand £85 million (€100 million) for his services.
Manchester United’s first offer for Osimhen was rejected by the Parthenopeans, but the Red Devils are now looking to offer Anthony Martial in a swap deal as they look to rebuild the team after another disappointing season.
United are reportedly hoping to sign him, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Talks have already begun.
According to the website, Osimhen could sign a five-year deal worth £146,000 per week. That’s more than double what he makes at Napoli right now.
Osimhen’s road to becoming one of Europe’s most sought-after players was paved with rejection and denial, but he never gave up.
The young striker had a difficult time at Wolfsburg, his first European club, after impressing with his performances at the 2015 U-17 World Cup in Chile.
The forward shone at the tournament, winning the Golden Boot and Silver Ball awards for his contributions to Nigeria’s victory.
Osimhen appeared in 12 league games for the club but did not score. The forward believes the Wolves did not provide him with the necessary support, but he also revealed other issues that limited his productivity.
“The climate, the language, the cuisine” (affected me). It was my first trip to Europe, and I was only 18 years old, so I didn’t have much time to adjust. “They didn’t have much faith in me,” Osimhen told Sport1.
Jorg Schmadtke, Wolfsburg’s managing director, admitted that the club had lost patience with the Super Eagles striker.
“The most important lesson is that some transfers require patience. You can’t just say, “We’ll sign you up, provide board and lodging, and everything will be fine.” “The value of patience is often overlooked,” Schmadtke told Sportbuzzer.
In order to rekindle his career, the striker went on loan to Sporting Charleroi in Belgium, where he was an instant hit with the First Division A club.
During his temporary stay, Osimhen scored 20 goals in 36 games, earning him a permanent contract, but his impressive form drew the attention of Ligue 1 club Lille, who signed him a few months after he committed to the Zebras.
“I believe that the love and acceptance I received in Charleroi aided me greatly.” “I had just gotten out of a bad situation, and my self-confidence was at an all-time low,” Osimhen explained.
Despite being brought in to fill the void left by the departure of one of Lille’s best players, Nicola Pepe, the striker appeared unfazed by the pressure and hit the ground running right away.
In 2020, the forward joined the Parthenopeans for a club-record fee of €80 million plus bonuses, making him Nigeria’s most expensive player.
