Victor Osimhen Sends Strong Message to His Agents As Desperate Man Utd Continue Chase

• Victor Osimhen remains on the radar of English Premier League club Manchester United.
• The Red Devils are desperately in search of another striker after Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract was terminated.
• Osimhen has reportedly notified his agents to suspend all transfer negotiations until the end of the season.

English Premier League club Manchester United have continued their chase for Nigerian international Victor Osimhen ahead of the summer transfer window.

The 24-year-old has been in blistering form for Napoli this season, scoring 12 goals and making three assists in the Serie A so far.

It was gathered that the former Lille of France striker has told his agents to postpone further talks about his future until the end of the season.

Old Trafford club Man Utd just completed the signing of Wout Weghorst on loan, with the Dutchman joining on a temporary basis from Burnley, Express reports.

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United are expected to land a lethal striker as soon as the season ends, especially if they qualify for the Champions League.

Osimhen has been consistently linked with a move to the Theatre of Dreams and Italian outlet Il Mattino reports that the Red Devils are ‘already lining up’ as they look to bring in the forward.

Oliseh hails Osimhen

Meanwhile, former Nigerian international, Sunday Oliseh has hailed Victor Osimhen for his impressive performances for Napoli in recent times.

The former Lille of France striker recently received the prestigious Global Soccer Award, as the Power Horse Emerging Player of the Year.

Upon receiving the award, the 24-year-old thanked everyone involved for the recognition and expressed appreciation for those who had supported him over the years.

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Osimhen urged to take penalties for Napoli

Sports Brief earlier reported that former Italian international, Maurizio Domizzi has advised Serie A leaders Napoli to allow Victor Osimhen to take penalties going forward.

The Super Eagles striker was yet again on the scoresheet, netting their opening goal in the 2-0 win over Sampdoria at the weekend.

Napoli were gifted two penalties in both halves of the encounter and while Matteo Politano missed his spot kick in the first half, Elif Elmas scored his to seal victory in the second half.