Transfer: Napoli rubbish report of agreeing Man United cash plus player deal for Victor Osimhen
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Napoli rubbish report of agreeing deal with Man United || Imago

Transfer: Napoli rubbish report of agreeing Man United cash plus player deal for Victor Osimhen

Stephen Oladehinde 13:48 - 20.11.2024

Napoli has denied reports that they have reached an agreement with Manchester United to sign Victor Osimhen in exchange for a player plus cash offer.

A few weeks ago, it was reported that Manchester United were plotting a move to land Osimhen in the January transfer window.

The report also suggested that the deal includes a player plus cash and the Red Devils are looking to add Joshua Zirkzee to the deal.

However, Osimhen, who has hit the ground running at Galatasaray, has made it clear that he will be with the Turkish side till the end of the season.

Napoli debunks reports

According to Cult of Calcio, there is some validity to the allegations that Manchester United is considering a deal between Joshua Zirkzee and Victor Osimhen, but Napoli is not amenable to the notion.

Victor Osimhen celebrates at Rams Park || Imago
Victor Osimhen celebrates at Rams Park || Imago

Napoli will receive €30 million plus Zirkzee as part of Manchester United's trade transaction, falling by roughly €45 million shy of their original goal.

However, Napoli are willing to wait until next summer if it means receiving an upfront cash payment from any team interested in signing the Nigerian striker.

The club also need to come to an arrangement with the Turkish side before another team can make a move to trigger the striker's €75 million reduced release clause.

Joshua Zirkzee in action for Manchester United || Imago
Joshua Zirkzee in action for Manchester United || Imago

Although Osimhen is still a target for Chelsea, however, any negotiations will need to wait until the summer transfer window.

Osimhen has scored eight goals and provided four assists in nine games in all competitions for Galatasaray this season.

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