First contact. Quiet. Calculated.
Manchester United have opened dialogue with Victor Osimhen’s camp, as confirmed by French journalist Santi Aouna. The meeting, held Monday, was subtle—but not insignificant.
This is planning. Not panic.
Rasmus Højlund has flashes. Joshua Zirkzee, a promise. But the goals? They’ve dried. And at Old Trafford, goals are currency. Victor Osimhen offers plenty.
The Nigerian has been ruthless—33 goals and 8 assists in just 37 appearances on loan at Galatasaray. His career at Napoli, though once electric, has soured. A fractured relationship with the board. A missed exit last summer. A £64 million release clause now tempting suitors as reported on Tuttomercatoweb.
Osimhen wants clarity. A new home. And £10.2 million annually. Manchester United may be that home—if only they act fast.
Their top target remains Viktor Gyökeres—52 goals in Portugal, Champions League ambitions, and Arsenal lurking.
But if that deal collapses, Osimhen isn’t just Plan B.
He’s a statement. At 26, he’s entering his prime. Proven in Serie A. Relentless. Ruthless. And unlike Gyökeres, Osimhen doesn’t need to be sold on the project—he’s ready.
Manchester United can’t afford another experiment up front. They need certainty. A killer instinct. A striker who doesn’t blink.
They need a finisher. A firestarter. A menace in the box.
They need Osimhen more than ever.
Before someone else realises it first.