2 weeks Ago By Adefolahan Guerreiro
Three-time UEFA Champions League winners, Manchester United, have decided to stop their pursuit of Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Ruben Amorim’s side have been linked with the Napoli loanee since the turn of the year, with reports about a potential swap deal involving Alejandro Garnacho surfacing.
Osimhen’s move to Old Trafford now appears to have hit the rocks as the Red Devils have pulled the plug on the deal. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE; Victor Osimhen nears 119-year Galatasaray record Confirmed: Victor Osimhen to battle another Super Eagles star in Turkish Cup final Ex-Manchester United forward describes Victor Osimhen as ‘perfect’ for Ruben Amorim’s side Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman in action for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Rwanda. [Photo Credit/ Imago] Osimhen has scored 30 goals and provided seven assists in 35 games for Galatasaray this season, and has his gaze fixed on a Premier League move in the summer, but Carrington will not be where his journey ends.
As per GiveMeSport , Manchester United have abandoned their pursuit of the 26-year-old striker due to his wage demands. Fabrizio Romano on Osimhen’s future: “Osimhen demands €12M net salary per season + commissions and €75M clause to #Napoli . Premier League clubs find it difficult under Financial Fair Play.
Saudi clubs remain strong contenders unless he lowers his demands.” [ @FabrizioRomano ] pic.twitter.
com/Ai7h1oyO3b — Napoli Zone (@TheNapoliZone) April 26, 2025 The record Premier League champions were willing to pay Osimhen’s £65m wages, but his salary demands meant the deal was off the cards. Osimhen during the AFCON 2023 final in Ivory Coast. [Photo Credit/ X].
With Manchester United out of the race for the 2023 CAF Player of the Year, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain have an open window to go all out for Osimhen. For United, their attention turns to other options. Liam Delap is a name that has been increasingly linked to the club over the past few weeks.
In transfer and in wages, the Englishman will cost far less than Osimhen..
