December 23rd 2024.
According to reports, Manchester United's manager Ruben Amorim is not happy with the current options on his team and is looking to sign Victor Osimhen, a player who has been on Chelsea's radar for quite some time. The initial excitement surrounding Amorim's arrival at Old Trafford has now been replaced by disappointment and frustration among the fans.
Despite a recent victory over Manchester City, United's performance has been lackluster, with defeats in the Carabao Cup and Premier League. Amorim, who left his previous post at Sporting Lisbon to join United, acknowledges the challenges he faces and is determined to bring the team back to the top. However, he knows that it will take time to implement his ideas and he is also planning to make some changes to the squad in the upcoming January transfer window.
As per Sky Sport Germany, Amorim is already dissatisfied with his current options in the attacking department. Rasmus Hojlund, who was signed for a record-breaking fee of £72 million, has failed to live up to expectations, while Joshua Zirkzee has struggled in his first six months in the Premier League. Amorim has made it clear to United's management that he wants to bring in Osimhen during the transfer window.
Osimhen has been a consistent goal-scorer for the past three seasons, with an impressive record of 76 goals in 133 appearances for Napoli. However, a recent disagreement with Napoli's manager Antonio Conte has led to his loan move to Galatasaray. Interestingly, Osimhen was almost signed by Chelsea last summer, but the deal fell through due to personal terms not being agreed upon.
Although Osimhen is currently on a season-long loan at Galatasaray, Napoli has the option to recall him in January and then sell him permanently. While United is willing to reach an agreement with Osimhen, they may face difficulties in negotiating with Napoli, who values the striker at 75 million euros. This could be a challenge for United as they are also looking to sign a midfielder and a left-back.
In order to boost their transfer budget, United is also considering selling Marcus Rashford, who has not been a regular starter under Amorim. Currently sitting at the 13th spot in the Premier League, United's next matches against Wolves and Newcastle United will be crucial to their chances of ending the year on a positive note.
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