Victor Osimhen is wɑnted by Man Utd and a host of other top European clubs.
Man Utd’s move for Victor Osimhen could be doomed with reports coming out of France suggesting that PSG are planning to hιjack their deal. The French giants are willing to throw in Mauro Icardi and Leandro Paredes plus cash in order to acquire the services of the Napoli forward.
This is according to RMC Sport, who claim that Osimhen is PSG’s number one target for the summer. The Nigerian international has attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs with Man Utd among those watching him closely.
United are in need of a physical presence in the final third with Burnley loanee Wout Weghorst struggling to find his shooting boots since joining the side in January. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that they are on the lookout for such a player in the summer and that Harry Kane and Osimhen are among their top priorities to fill the gap.
“From what I understand, Man United’s priority will be to sign an important striker in the summer, of course, but also a physical striker. So, a striker that can also help on the physical point of view,” tweeted Romano.
Victor Osimhen could be on the move in the summer
“This could be the idea and so I would keep an eye on many targets. We know the situation of Harry Kane, but Tottenham will fιght to keep him, offering him a new contract – but he’s really appreciated at Man United. And Victor Osimhen, these two strikers are the perfect kind of striker for Man United.”
Osimhen recently admitted that playing in England is an ‘ambition of all players’ but assured fans that he is solely focused on leading Napoli to Serie A triumph this season. He told Corriere della Sera: “I think it is an ambition of all players [to play in England]. And who knows, one day.
PSG are willing to throw in Mauro Icardi and Leandro Paredes to sweeten the deal
“Right now, I assure you, it doesn’t even cross my mind. It would distract me from a beautiful season. [I’m thinking of] Only Napoli.”
Shedding further light on his future, he told Sport1: “I don’t know what the future holds. I think I’m on the right track. At the end of the season, I will sit down with my agents and discuss everything. I will also be in talks with the club. I am incredibly grateful to Naples. We will find a good solution together.”
The Red Devils are also set to face stiff competition from Chelsea, who hold Osimhen in the highest regard.
Man Utd signing £18m star would be ‘posιtive influence’ at Old Trafford
Manchester United midfielder isn’t in the same bracket as Frenkie de Jong and Jude Bellingham, says journalist Dean Jones.
Manchester United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer isn’t in the same bracket as Frenkie de Jong and Jude Bellingham, says journalist Dean Jones.
Nevertheless, Jones thinks he can still be an asset to the Red Devils going forward if they decide to sign him permanently in the summer.
Man United transfer news — Marcel Sabitzer
United have only brought Sabitzer in on loan, but it appears that they could try to keep him beyond this season.
According to ESPN , the Red Devils are prepared to sign the 29-year-old from Bayern Munich permanently if he impresses at Old Trafford.
In terms of how much he could cost, Bild claimed in February that his parent club could be willing to do business at £18m.
Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong is probably the midfielder who Erik ten Hag really wants this summer, but getting him out of the Spotify Camp Nou is likely to be a difficult task. As per The Athletic , United reached an agreement to sign the 25-year-old last July but couldn’t convince him to come to Old Trafford.
What has Dean Jones said about Marcel Sabitzer and Man United?
While he’s no De Jong or Bellingham to Jones, the transfer insider thinks Sabitzer could still strengthen an area of United’s squad that gets ridiculed.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, he said: “I don’t think you can put him in the same bracket as De Jong and Bellingham as an all-round player, but I think you can look at it posιtively in terms of the influence he would have on the squad depth chart.
“We’ve already seen the influence he can have in games. That area of the squad for United has been mocked at times.”
Should Man United sign Marcel Sabitzer?
For £18m, yes. At that price, the Austrian could prove to be an absolute bargain.
Sabitzer is obviously a very experienced midfielder, making over 280 appearances across his spells with Bayern and RB Leipzig, as per Transfermarkt . He’s also quite productive, with the same website showing that he scored 52 goals and provided 42 assists in 229 outings during his time at the Red Bull Arena.
Ultimately, as a squad player, Sabitzer really could be a great addition to United’s squad for the 2023/24 season and beyond.
He’s not the kind of signing that is going to take Ten Hag’s side to the Premier League title. But if they want to compete for multiple honours again next term, then retaining Sabitzer could be a smart move.
