It is now between Manchester United and Arsenal in the battle for Victor Osimhen, after the Nigerian striker has rejected an offer from Juventus.
According to several Italian media outlets, including Il Mattino and Radio Kiss, Osimhen has turned down a move to Juventus in the summer. The Italian giants saw him as their first choice to replace Dušan Vlahović as the club’s new number nine.
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But Osimhen doesn’t want to play for Juventus, which now leaves United and Arsenal as the most likely destinations.
Why exactly these clubs?
- Arsenal want a top striker to compete with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.
- Manchester United need a new goalscorer after Rasmus Hojlund has had a varying season.
- PSG are also interested, but the two English clubs are considered more realistic options.
- Galatasaray want to keep him, but do not have the finances for a permanent transfer.
Osimhen played this season on loan for Galatasaray, where he scored 36 goals and helped the team win the Turkish league. But the loan deal was without a purchase clause, and now he has to return to Napoli before a permanent transfer.
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- Buyout clause of 75 million euros (only for foreign clubs).
- No future at Napoli after falling out with the club last year.
