English Premier League side Manchester United and Italian Serie A giants Juventus are pushing hard to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the summer transfer window. According to Turkish journalist Ali Naci Küçük, both clubs have tabled a €20m-per-year deal for the player. The offer works out to around £660,000-a-week before tax in the UK, making him their highest-paid player.
Manchester United are in the market for a new striker after struggling to score goals, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failing to have the desired impact. Osimhen has emerged as one of the top targets for the transfer window, expected to leave Napoli. “There is a high possibility that Osimhen will say goodbye (to Galatasaray), but there is no decision made at the moment,” Küçük said. “Juventus and Manchester United clearly want Osimhen.”
Osimhen asked for €15m from Galatasaray, but Juventus and Manchester United’s offer is a net €20m (£660,000-a-week). After joining Galatasaray on loan, Osimhen has had a phenomenal season with 29 goals and six assists in 33 appearances. The 26-year-old currently receives a net salary of around €10m per season, with Galatasaray covering €6m of that amount for the duration of his loan.
Galatasaray are desperate to keep Osimhen, but financially, it looks like a difficult deal. Osimhen’s future remains uncertain, but with Juventus and Manchester United’s offers on the table, the Nigerian striker’s decision could have significant implications for the clubs involved.
Osimhen’s impressive performance on the pitch has undoubtedly caught the attention of top European clubs. With 29 goals and six assists in 33 appearances, he has proven himself to be a valuable asset to any team. Manchester United and Juventus are clearly willing to invest in his talent, offering a substantial deal that would make him one of their highest-paid players.
The financial implications of Osimhen’s decision cannot be overstated. A move to either Manchester United or Juventus would not only impact his personal finances but also the financial dynamics of the clubs involved. With a potential salary of £660,000-a-week, Osimhen would become one of the highest-paid players in the league.
Galatasaray’s efforts to retain Osimhen will likely be put to the test in the coming weeks. Despite covering €6m of his salary during the loan period, it seems unlikely that they can match the offers from Manchester United and Juventus. The Turkish club will need to carefully consider their options and potentially explore alternative solutions to retain their star striker.
As the transfer window approaches, Osimhen’s future will become clearer. Will he choose to join Manchester United or Juventus, or will he surprise fans with a different decision? One thing is certain: Victor Osimhen’s decision will have significant implications for the world of football.