“YES. He wants to come to Manchester United. He is just waiting for Galatasaray so he can sign for Manchester United and play under Rúben Amorim who he likes so much as a coach”- Victor Osimhen has made his feelings clear on Man Utd transfer as club ‘plots huge bid’ for striker

Victor Osimhen has previously addressed the possibility of a move to the Premier League and Manchester United, as speculation grows about his future amid reports of a significant bid from the Red Devils.

During the summer transfer window, Osimhen was strongly linked with a transfer from Napoli, with Chelsea and Al Ahli among the clubs expressing interest in the prolific striker. However, in a surprising turn, the Nigerian international joined Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray on loan.

With the January transfer window approaching, reports suggest Osimhen could leave Napoli permanently. A mid-season break clause in his Galatasaray loan deal is believed to allow him to join another club.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester United is preparing a substantial offer to meet Osimhen’s £62 million (€75 million) release clause, aiming to bring him to Old Trafford. Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also reportedly in the race for the 25-year-old forward.

Osimhen has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, thanks to his remarkable record at Napoli, where he scored 76 goals in 133 appearances across all competitions. He has continued his impressive form at Galatasaray, netting 12 goals in 15 matches this season.

What has Victor Osimhen said about Manchester United and the Premier League?

In 2022, when Osimhen was linked with a potential move to Old Trafford, he told Italian publication Il Mattino:

“It’s one of the best clubs in Europe, and I want to win here (Napoli). The future is this moment—try to win something relevant in Italy.

“It’s hard to think about something better than Napoli, one of the best clubs in Italy. Right now, I am only focused on this season because we haven’t done anything yet. We must win something, and then we’ll see what happens.”

Speaking about the Premier League last year, Osimhen told Corriere Della Sera:

“I think it is an ambition of all players. And who knows, one day.

“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.”

As speculation intensifies, Osimhen’s next move could mark a pivotal moment in his career, with top clubs vying for his signature.