Since joining Manchester United, Ruben Amorim has not held back when challenging the status quo; it seems his tolerance with the Red Devils’ misfiring attack has run out.
Following a horrific first half of the season, Amorim allegedly has a simply incredible move in mind as Marcus Rashford looks like he is on his way out of Old Trafford and, in his place, world-class Nigerian sensation Victor Osimhen could be on his way to Manchester.
The action would be bold, divisive, and purely box office. Currently tearing up the Süper Lig with Galatasaray, Osimhen is loaned from Napoli but might be called back at short notice should a big-money offer come in from United.
The 25-year-old striker has nine goals and three assists in just 11 league appearances. It makes sense Amorim is interesting in making a HUGE statement by signing the Nigerian star.
Bringing Osimhen to Old Trafford will not be cheap. Aurelio De Laurentiis, Napoli’s famously austere president, has priced the forward at €75 million. Given United’s owners have allegedly opted to tighten the purse strings following years of extravagant expenditure, that is a large sum of money. But it would surely help United back to winning ways and also make a huge statement.
Osimhen to Set Old Trafford ablaze?
Victor Osimhen is a game-changer not merely another striker. Having a blazing speed, physicality, and killer instinct in front of goal, the Lagos-born forward has all the ingredients to rule in the Premier League.
A move to Manchester United could at last see him realise his dream of playing in England, a wish he has apparently been carrying for years.
Embed from Getty ImagesUnited have reportedly already started corresponding with Osimhen’s officials; personal terms are not likely to cause problems. Convincing Napoli to cut ties with their top striker mid-season presents the true difficulty. De Laurentiis is known for his aggressive bargaining strategies, hence any agreement for Osimhen will probably be close to collapse.
Can United afford to indulge €75 million on Osimhen? Their ability to recover funds from player sales will determine the response. Rashford’s leaving would surely raise some money. If they pulled this one of, it would be surely the start of a new era for the once great Manchester United?
Would he go to United though? It is a basketcase of a club at times but you never know.
