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The Victor Osimhen to Manchester United saga rolls on like a foul sequel nobody requested for. Filled with the standard whispers, U-turns and limitless hypothesis, there appears to be no finish in sight.
United have been linked with Osimhen at numerous levels of his profession, and this summer time isn’t any exception, as uncertainty continues to encompass his membership future.
After his failed bid to drive an exit from Napoli final summer time, Osimhen was promptly exiled and shipped off to Galatasaray, a transfer that would’ve rattled some. However to his credit score, he barely blinked. As a substitute, he went on a tear, racking up a ridiculous 37 targets and eight assists in 41 appearances.
It’s believed he has no future at Napoli and is available on the market for €75m – the worth of his launch clause, which Napoli insist have to be triggered.
Earlier this month, it regarded like Osimhen was set to affix Al-Hilal, just for him to tug the plug on the last second. The Saudi Professional League facet are gearing up to table an even more lucrative offer, however in accordance with a report lined by The Peoples Individual, the striker is anticipated to reject them as soon as once more.
Relying on which headline you catch, Osimhen is both heading to United, Liverpool, Juventus, Chelsea, or Arsenal. His switch scenario has changed into the Wild West of hypothesis, with so many conflicting experiences that it’s practically unimaginable to separate truth from fiction.
There have been suggestions that the 26-year-old “goals” of enjoying at Previous Trafford, whereas different reports declare he’s held talks with Liverpool. He’s additionally beforehand admitted to being a Chelsea fan and even got here near becoming a member of them final summer time earlier than the deal collapsed. At this stage, it’s laborious to say the place his true desire lies.
Now, Turkish information outlet Sabah [via SportWitness] declare that Osimhen has “shelved” the thought of transferring to Arsenal or United.
It’s mentioned Osimhen has gives on the desk from all three Premier League golf equipment, however Chelsea are believed to carry the larger attraction for the striker.
He had distanced himself from United and Arsenal in the meanwhile.
In the meantime, he has “a visitors of conferences” with Chelsea in an effort to get a deal over the road.
However true to the ever-dramatic Osimhen saga, there’s nonetheless a risk he results in Saudi Arabia, and even again in Turkey, the place beneficial tax charges might make a transfer much more easy than navigating a Premier League swap.
For now, all we will do is wait and see how this one unfolds.
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