Transfer Talks Intensify as Osimhen Reportedly Agrees to Join Manchester United | OneFootball

Osimhen Move to Manchester United Gathers Pace Ahead of Summer Window

Victor Osimhen’s name continues to dominate Manchester United’s summer transfer rumours, and recent reports suggest progress is being made — at least on the player’s side. As the season winds down, United’s search for firepower has sharpened, and the Nigerian forward is once again at the heart of the conversation.

Despite spending this season on loan at Galatasaray, Osimhen’s parent club Napoli remain central to any future move. His permanent exit from the Italian club appears increasingly likely after transfer links to Al-Ittihad and Chelsea failed to materialise last summer.

Now, fresh claims reported by Manchester Evening News have stirred new excitement. “However, on Friday night, Turkish journalist Serdar Ali Celikler claimed on NEO Spor that the striker has reached an agreement with United, but not between the clubs. Then, a day later, Africafoot reported the same, stating that a member of the player’s entourage revealed an agreement is already signed.”

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Transfer Fee Sparks Speculation

Should the reported agreement prove accurate, attention turns to what United might have to pay. Surprisingly, the number being mentioned is modest.

Manchester Evening News notes: “The latter publication claims the estimated transfer fee could be as low as £26million, which appears ludicrously cheap, regardless of Osimhen approaching the final year of his contract.”

It’s a figure that would make eyebrows rise across Europe. If United can close the deal at that price, it would be one of the bargains of the summer — but such a fee would surely attract a host of other suitors. Arsenal and Chelsea are again named as interested parties.

There is always the risk that a publicised player-club agreement could complicate relations with Napoli, who may yet hold out for a far higher valuation, especially if competition increases.

Ekitike Interest Fades as Price Skyrockets

While Osimhen’s name rises to the top of United’s wishlist, another potential option appears to be fading. Hugo Ekitike, currently at Eintracht Frankfurt, has become an increasingly unlikely target.

As MEN Sport explains: “Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly want over triple that amount for Hugo Ekitike this summer after raising their price tag for the striker, per Sky Sport in Germany.”

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“Markus Krosche now reputedly demands £86million, up from a previous £69million valuation.” In contrast, Liam Delap’s reported £30million release clause presents a more affordable, if riskier, prospect.

United, it seems, are not inclined to meet Frankfurt’s demands. The gap between value and valuation is too stark.

United’s Need for Goals Remains Pressing

Ruben Amorim’s side have laboured in attack this season. Rasmus Højlund has shown flashes of promise, but consistency and depth have been lacking. Osimhen, at his peak, offers speed, strength, and the killer instinct that could elevate United’s front line.

The challenge now is navigating the final hurdle — convincing Napoli. But as history shows, when Manchester United truly want a player, they tend to get their man.

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For Manchester United, the idea of landing Victor Osimhen for anything around £26 million sounds like wishful thinking — but we’ve seen stranger things happen in football. The truth is, if that fee is even remotely accurate, United should be sprinting to finalise the deal.

Osimhen is the kind of striker Old Trafford craves: strong, intelligent off the ball, lethal when it matters. We’ve seen enough of makeshift centre-forwards and patchy injury cover. This is a player who can lead the line for years to come.

Yes, there’s concern over Napoli’s role. There’s always the fear a rival will jump in, especially clubs with Champions League football next season. But the fact an agreement may already be signed with Osimhen’s camp is huge.

With Ekitike priced out and others like Delap offering promise but little proven quality at the top level, Osimhen represents a bold yet calculated move. If United are serious about returning to the top, this is the sort of transfer that must be made.