Manchester United have intensified plans on signing Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli despite interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
According to an Italy’s number one expert on African football matters, Malu Mpasinkatu, revealed that the English Premier League side, Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as the transfer battle to get the African best player of the year thickens among major clubs in the world of football.
Recent reports show that the Napoli striker is close to joining Paris Saint-Germain after being offered a four-year contract that could see him earn close to €13m, but Man United are ready to hijack the bid.
Speaking on Radio Goal, Mpasinkatu said United are ready to enter into a bidding war for the 25-year-old striker.
He noted further, “United will rival Chelsea for Osimhen this summer and both clubs are “on him” – a suggestion that they’re working on a deal to lure him to their respective sides.
“From the information I have, at the moment there is talk of [Marcus] Thuram at PSG instead of Mbappe.
“The Nigerian (Osimhen) has already played in France; his goal is the Premier League. Manchester United are on him as well as Chelsea.
[Jonathan] David? He could be the right profile to replace Osimhen, he is young but has been playing in Europe for several years.
“He has different characteristics from Osimhen, but he is very strong. Lille are an expensive club, but it’s unlikely that the players they sell do badly.”
