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Manchester United’s choices for a brand new striker are slowly however absolutely lowering as one other world class identify appears to be slipping by way of their fingers.
Viktor Gyokeres stays on the brink of a move from Sporting CP to Arsenal after scoring greater than 50 objectives final season.
Liam Delap opted for a transfer to Chelsea early within the switch window, and Eintracht Frankfurt ahead Hugo Ekitike appears to be out of United’s value vary.
One of many solely different premium centre-forwards in the marketplace is now additionally edging nearer to a brand new membership, and it isn’t the Purple Devils.
Galatasaray v United
Nigerian hitman Victor Osimhen spent final season on mortgage at Galatasaray after an epic falling-out with Napoli. He picked up 37 objectives in 41 video games for the Turkish champions, who’ve lengthy been determined to carry him again on a everlasting foundation.
Not like United, Galatasaray have truly submitted bids for the participant and have even triggered his launch clause – or no less than offered that amount.
Nonetheless, the Italian champions have been sad with the construction of the preliminary bid which unfold the discharge clause’s €75m worth over quite a lot of years, and turned it down. The release clause has since expired however the figures concerned nonetheless appear to be hovering in the identical space.
This left the door ajar for INEOS to swoop in with a heroic bid, however no such motion was taken because it turns into more and more obvious the Outdated Trafford membership are but to register a severe curiosity within the participant.
New bid
Issues transfer rapidly in soccer, and there may be nonetheless time for a shock swoop for the 26-year-old though the clock is ticking quick following Fabrizio Romano’s newest replace.
The well-connected journalist reported final evening that Galatasaray had returned with a brand new proposal for Osimhen after seeing a €70m provide rejected.
Romano explains that Gala at the moment are providing €75m, with €40m up entrance and the remaining €35m delivered in instalments.
🚨🟡🔴 EXCL: Galatasaray submit new proposal to Napoli for Victor Osimhen after €70m rejected!
The Turkish membership now provides €75m with €40m rapid cost and €35m in installments, with financial institution ensures as key level once more.
Choice as much as Napoli as soon as once more. 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/47B8DFV3hQ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 11, 2025
Napoli are likely desirous to get this switch saga wrapped up to allow them to stick with it with their summer season, and the ball is now of their courtroom. Ought to they settle for this newest bid one other identify, no matter how unlikely it could have been, disappears from United’s list of options for a new centre-forward.
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