Victor Osimhen close to BOMBSHELL transfer as Nigeria sensation picks next club

Cameron Smith

5 Jul 2025 08:00 BST
5 min read

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has chosen to join Manchester United this summer, according to a bombshell report in Spain.

Article continues under the video

The Nigeria international is expected to leave Napoli on a permanent deal ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, having spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, and Man Utd are among the clubs monitoring his situation closely.

Current ETV

Victor Osimhen

F (C)

Napoli

Victor Osimhen

F (C)

Napoli

ETV Range

€61.1M - €74.7M

The Red Devils are hoping to bring a new centre forward to the club following Rasmus Hojlund’s woes since his arrival from Atalanta in 2023, and they have earmarked Osimhen as a top target after missing out on Liam Delap to Chelsea earlier this summer.

The 26-year-old has also been linked with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Juventus over the past few months, although Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal appear to be Man Utd’s most serious competitors for his signature.

Simone Inzaghi’s side have lodged an initial contract proposal worth €160m across a four-year deal, as per reports, but Osimhen has surprisingly set his sights on completing a move to Man Utd instead, despite their failure to qualify for Europe last term.

That is according to a sensational report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, who claim that Osimhen has decided to secure an Old Trafford transfer this summer. However, it remains to be seen if Man Utd are able to reach an agreement with Napoli.

© IMAGO - Victor Osimhen spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen to join Man Utd?

News of Osimhen’s reported decision comes after Rio Ferdinand insisted that Man Utd remain the Nigerian’s most likely destination.

The ex-England international told his YouTube channel in June: “No.9? They already know who I want. The comments know, the people know who I want, who I would go and get: Osimhen!

“It looks like he’s turned down Al-Hilal… he must be waiting for Man Utd. I don’t know if Man Utd are going to come. That’s the problem.”

Osimhen, whose Napoli contract is due to expire next summer, has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €67.9m, although interested clubs will likely be required to trigger his €75m release clause in order to finalise a deal this summer.

Napoli are reportedly eager to sign Fiorentina striker Moise Kean as Osimhen’s replacement, with Liverpool star Darwin Nunez currently deemed too expensive at roughly €80m.

Football transfer news headlines today

EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea revive interest in Southampton star Tyler Dibling

Joao Pedro tipped to join Real Madrid just days after Chelsea transfer

Viktor Gyokeres transfer news today: HUGE offers rejected amid ‘intimidation and threats’ claim

The FootballTransfers app

Check out FootballTransfers' new app for all of football's big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.

The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. Download here:

•Google Play

•App Store