Manchester United Initiate Contact With Eagles' Star As Nigerian Striker Set for Blockbuster Transfer

• Victor Osimhen could be heading to the Old Trafford as Manchester United have initiated contact with the player
• The Napoli striker has attracted interest from several clubs, with a number of top European clubs jostling for his signature
• Manchester United have been told that the player is valued at €110m, a figure that will break the club’s transfer record

English Premier League giants Manchester United are said to have made a contact with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as the Red Devils continue their search for another striker.

The Red Devils are unsure of Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at the club and are now making efforts to the potential signing of the Napoli of Italy striker.

Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport claim that the Old Trafford club have established contact and are trying to find out what it will cost to land the striker.

Sport Witness reports via Soccernet that Napoli want €110m (£94.2m) for Osimhen, but that price can still be negotiated.

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The figure makes Osimhen the potential biggest signing of the summer as new boss Erik ten Hag could be making efforts in signing the forward.

Football Fan Cast reports that the fee of around £94.2m is a heavy price tag and signing Osimhen will see the Red Devils’ record transfer fee smashed – surpassing the £89.3m fee that was paid for Paul Pogba back in 2016.

Osimhen has been impressive for Napoli this season helping the Patenopei qualify for next season’s Champions League

Newcastle United desperate for Osimhen's signature

Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen could be tempted to move to the English Premier League next season after Newcastle United tabled an audacious offer for the Nigerian forward.

Eddie Howe’s team are already gearing up for the 2022/23 season and are willing to invest heavily into their squad to be able to push for a European spot.

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The Magpies are said to be ready to offer the Super Eagles striker up to €9million in salary per year to tempt him away from Napoli.

Osimhen to miss Ecuador, Mexico friendlies

Sports Brief earlier reported that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are billed to take on Mexico and Ecuador in friendly matches and Super Eagles handlers failed to name Napoli striker Victor Osimhen among the invitees.

Nigerian Football Federation released the names of the 30 players picked for the friendlies as the first assistant coach of the Super Eagles Salisu Yusuf is expected to lead the team to the United States; the venue of the matches.

Captain Ahmed Musa was named in the squad, and on the list of the invited players for these two coming games are Akwa United goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka and Enyimba stopper Ojo Olorunleke.