Exclusive: Victor Osimhen has made decision that will be music to Manchester United's ears
03/28/2025 11:15 AM
Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are just some of the clubs keen on Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen.
The Red Devils, the Blues, the Gunners, the Villans and the Magpies will all be eager to bolster their ranks in the summer transfer window, especially in attack.
Manchester United’s attack has been misfiring this season. Meanwhile, Chelsea are looking for a new striker.
Arsenal’s woes up front are well documented, Newcastle may need a contingency plan in case Alexander Isak leaves, and Aston Villa may well look at some more strength in depth.
Now, Osimhen’s camp has relayed a message that will be music to the ears of the aforementioned clubs – particularly Man United and Chelsea.
Manchester United and Chelsea told Victor Osimhen would be willing to join them even without Champions League football
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that the Saudi Pro League has been told that Osimhen wants to move to the Premier League this summer.
As TBR Football has revealed, there is strong interest in the Premier League once again in a deal for the 25-year-old.
Man United have been informed that Osimhen would be willing to move to Old Trafford, without Champions League football.
Likewise the same is true with Chelsea – who are still considering whether to make a renewed bid for the player they were close to signing last summer.
Arsenal, Aston Villa and Newcastle are all being kept updated on Osimhen's situation.
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The Pro League, led by former Chelsea chief Michael Emenalo, are planning a major transfer drive this summer and are targeting some of the Europe's top talent.
The likes of Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Osimhen are all in their sights.
However, whilst Salah and Nunez are seemingly open to the prospect of moving to the Middle East – sources have told TBR Football that Osimhen is not looking at the prospect at this point.
Osimhen's representatives and intermediaries are working hard on his next move.
We are told Osimhen was frustrated how last summer panned out as he joined Galatasaray in the final days of the window after a move to Chelsea failed, and he has made it clear he wants his future resolving as early as possible this time around.
Napoli have given Osimhen's people permission to seek moves ahead of the summer window.
The Nigerian superstar has a release clause that is worth around £65million but Napoli won't require any club to pay his clause and will do a deal with any interested party.
With that, the Pro League have had contact but were told that Osimhen is focused on a move to England.
Osimhen's form in Turkey has been hugely impressive – he has nine goals in his last six games. In the Super Lig he has 20 goals from 19 starts.
Indeed, Galatasaray have made it clear to Osimhen that they would love to turn his deal in Istanbul a permanent one and are willing to break the Turkish record to land him.
Italian football expert Adriano del Monte deemed Osimhen "one of the very best players in world football" last year, and his goalscoring record certainly speaks for itself.
