Desperate Ten Hag Insists on Red-Hot Super Eagles Striker for Manchester United

• Victor Osimhen remains on the radar of several top clubs in England as Manchester United are desperate in signing him
• Latest reports have it that new Red Devils manager Erik Ten Hag is making efforts in signing a new striker
• Cristiano Ronaldo, Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani are all expected to leave the Old Trafford outfit in the coming months

English Premier League club Manchester United are monitoring Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as incoming manager Erik Ten Hag is set to embark on his first transfer for the Red Devils.

He could land the Nigerian as his first signing as United continue their search for a lethal striker amid concerns over the uncertain future of Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Nation reports that the Dutch tactician has notified the Manchester United board that he wants a new striker at all costs when the summer transfer window opens.

Further reports say that Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial are all expected to depart Old Trafford in the next few months.

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And United are among the number of clubs chasing the Nigerian international who has notched in 18 goals for Napoli this season in all competitions.

Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport as per Evening Standard claims Man Utd have already made an ‘approach’ for the Nigerian international this summer, while fellow Italian outlet La Repubblica says United are leading the way for his signature, as reported by the Express.

Osimhen is valued at £85million (€100m) by Napoli, an asking price that has not put off United so far.

The report says they have long held an interest in the 23-year-old and there is a strong possibility this Sunday’s match at Spezia will be his last for the Serie A side.

Osimhen rises in Napoli’s top scorer’s chart

Meanwhile, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is now Napoli’s 44th all-time scorer after the Nigerian international bagged his 28th goal for the club since he arrived in the summer of 2020.

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The youngster found the back of the net in Napoli’s 3-0 win over Genoa when he opened the scoring in the 32nd minute inside the Diego Amando Maradona Stadium.

It was his 14th league goal of the ongoing campaign which takes his tally in all competitions this season to 18 thereby becoming the club’s 44th all-time top scorer.

Darwin Nunez snubs Manchester United

Sports Brief earlier reported that Darwin Nunez has rejected advances from Manchester United.

The Benfica striker has been a top transfer target for The Red Devils but reports have now emerged that he is choosing to hold on for better offers.

Nunez has caught the attention of top clubs and the world of football as a whole by his top performances this season.