Saha Joins Ferdinand, Cole in Asking Man Utd to Seal Osimhen Deal
Duro Ikhazuagbe with agency report
Victor Osimhen may be heading to Old Trafford when the summer transfer window opens, according to reports from Italy.
The Napoli forward who is on season-long loan at Turkish giants, Galatasaray. Osimhen is believed to have reached an agreement with Manchester United.
Italian medium, Tuttosport, reported yesterday that the basic agreement reached between Osimhen and United is hinged on Rasmus Hojlund and
Alejandro Garnacho moving to Napoli as part of the transactions.
Another medium Il Mattino, also confirmed that the Red Devils have agreed to part with the two players in addition to the paying the release club to Napoli.
The reports suggested there is an agreement in place for a five-year contract for Osimhen with a bigger salary of about 15 Million Euros.
Osimhen had earlier rejected Manchester United in January because he promised Galatasaray he will honour his season-long loan.
Meanwhile, former France international, Louis Saha has joined ex Red Devils in calling on Manchester United to fortify the team with Osimhen.
Saha who played for four years at Old Trafford, scored 42 goals and provided 15 assists in 124 games across all competitions, insisted that given the poor form of United front line this season, the team needs an Osimhen.
“I really like Victor Osimhen. He’s definitely got the character, he’s got the quality. He’s also got good European pedigree.
“He was a success in France, he was a champion in Italy with Napoli and he’s gone to Turkey with Galatasaray and been brilliant, a move that he probably didn’t want, let’s be honest.
“He’s scored goals at every level. He’s got Champions League experience, and further more, he’s got the type of personality and charisma that this United squad could really benefit from,” the two-time English Premier League winner said in quotes revealed by Mega Dice.
“I think he would be a transformational signing for Manchester United. If you think about the pressure that he was under at Napoli, firing the club to its first title in 33 years, then he’s the perfect man to lead the line for Manchester United.
“I think he would have a huge impact at United. I would love to see the club hierarchy move for him, I think he is exactly what we need,” the 46-year-old Saha concluded.
Saha joins Rio Ferdinand and Andy Cole on the list of ex-United stars who want the Galatasaray forward to answer the Old Trafford call, but they face stiff competition from several interested parties, in the Premier League and beyond.
