Victor Osimhen Keen on Napoli Exit This Summer Amid Manchester United Links

• Victor Osimhen has reportedly made up his mind about leaving Italian giants Napoli this summer transfer window
• The 25-year-old Super Eagles striker has attracted interest from top English Premier League clubs, including Manchester United
• Osimhen is expected to cost potential suitors around €120 million which is the Nigerian’s release clause at Napoli

Victor Osimhen and Napoli are set to part ways as the Nigerian forward is reportedly determined to end his four-year stay with the Italian giants this summer.

The 25-year-old forward has engrafted his name into the club’s history books after leading them to their first Serie A title in 33 years when they won the Scudetto in the 2022/23 campaign.

According to Soccernet, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that Osimhen is close to securing a move away from Naples, with his preferred destination being the English Premier League.

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Manchester United are reportedly leading the chase for the Nigerian forward, although Arsenal, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with the Napoli star striker.

Osimhen, who still has one year left on his contract with Napoli, is expected to cost a whopping €120 million as the Italian club would accept nothing less than his release clause.

Man United considers Hojlund for Osimhen

Meanwhile, Manchester United could offer Rasmus Hojlund plus cash in exchange for Osimhen as the Red Devils continue their pursuit of a new centre-forward this summer, Team Talk reports.

A deal for the Super Eagles striker has always been difficult due to the release, but recent reports have suggested that the Italian giants have dropped their demands.

Hojlund scored 16 goals in 43 games since his £72m switch from Atalanta to Old Trafford last summer and Manchester United are ready to sacrifice the Danish forward after just one season.

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Conte drops hint on Osimhen’s future

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Osimhen is expected to depart Napoli this summer, and new head coach Antonio Conte admits he cannot stop him because of an existing agreement.

Osimhen has been linked with a move away since he helped the club win their first Italian Serie A title in 30 years in the 2022/23 under former boss Luciano Spalletti.

Osimhen signed a new contract in the summer of 2023, and a gentleman agreement was reached that would see him leave the club if his release clause was activated.