According to reports, Manchester United sent scouts to observe Victor Osimhen playing for Galatasaray, a Turkish powerhouse.
To prevent a recurrence of what is turning out to be a disappointing season, the Red Devils are already planning for the summer.
With only 29 points from 25 games, Man United is sagging in 15th place in the Premier League standings.
One of the primary causes of their difficulties has been their lack of threat in front of goal; this season, they are the fifth-lowest scorers in the top flight with 28 league goals.
This season, Rasmus Hojlund has only scored twice in the Premier League, and Joshua Zirkzee has only scored three goals in the topflight since moving from Bologna.
Scouts are sent by Man United to observe Osimhen.
According to a recent report, Man United plans to increase Ruben Amorim’s striker options before the 2025–2026 campaign begins.
Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres is one of several potential targets that the Red Devils have been linked to.
Another player who has been suggested as a possible choice for the Red Devils is Osimhen of Napoli, who is presently on loan at Galatasaray.
Man United has dispatched scouts to observe Osimhen in action in anticipation of a possible summer transfer, according to talkSPORT.
With two goals in Monday’s 2-1 victory over Caykur Rizespor, the Nigerian international put Galatasaray six points ahead of Fenerbahce in the race for the Turkish Super Lig title.
With 14 goals in 18 Premier League games, Osimhen has now scored 19 goals in 24 competitive games.
Man United will encounter obstacles in their pursuit of Osimhen.
When Osimhen returns from his loan stint with Galatasaray at the end of the season, Napoli will try to negotiate a permanent transfer for his departure.
Osimhen’s wage demands may make it difficult for Man United to pursue him, as the striker currently makes about £200,000 per week.
Additionally, the Nigerian will want to join a Champions League team, which Man United cannot provide unless they win the Europa League.
French champions Paris Saint-Germain, who may try to bring Osimhen back to the Parc des Princes with his old Napoli teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, are another rival of United.
With Randal Kolo Muani expected to look for a permanent departure after his loan stint with Juventus, Luis Enrique’s team should have room for a new striker.