Manchester United get mixed messages from Napoli over Victor Osimhen transfer
manchestereveningnews.co.ukNapoli's president has claimed bids for Manchester United target Victor Osimhen will be considered this summer, but suggested the Nigerian forward has already agreed to extend his stay with the Serie A champions until 2027.
The 24-year-old is one of the most sought-after forwards in the world after a brilliant season. Osimhen's goals fired Napoli to their first Serie A title in over three decades and his displays in the Champions League were impressive.
Osimhen scored 31 goals in 39 appearances and he's now attracting interest from the Premier League, with Erik ten Hag among the managers in the division actively considering a bid for the striker in the summer window.
Chelsea are also interested in Osimhen and he's expected to leave Napoli following the departure of manager Luciano Spalletti. ALSO READ: United must consider four goalkeepers to replace De Gea It's thought that a bid in excess of £100million will be needed to sign Osimhen, who has two years remaining on his contract in Naples, but club president Aurelio De Laurentiis discussed his future on Monday and there was a bizarre twist.
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