❗❗❗Breaking news :Mikel Obi Lists Ultimate Condition for Man United to Sign Osimhen After Talks Reopen
Victor Osimhen’s future discussions could be the hottest topic during this summer transfer window Chelsea, Manchester United and other Premier League clubs are interested in him ahead of next season Osimhen’s close ally John Obi Mikel has named a condition that will limit the chances of the clubs Chelsea legend and pundit John Obi Mikel has stated the condition that will rule out any clubs interested in signing Victor Osimhen this summer. Osimhen will leave Galatasaray at the end of his season-long loan move this summer and will also depart Napoli permanently after four years at the Italian club.
He is on the radar of multiple European clubs, including Premier League sides Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United, Italian club Juventus and Saudi clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli.
It is unclear where he will be heading, but a condition has emerged on which of the clubs he will not join, particularly if he remains in Europe.
Mikel hints at Osimhen’s decision Pundit and Victor Osimhen’s close ally, Mikel Obi, has spoken about the striker’s decision ahead of the summer transfer window, which opens early in June because of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Speaking on beIN Sports, Mikel was asked if Manchester United stand a chance if they don’t qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season, and he gave a blunt response. “If that’s the case, then he doesn’t go to United,” he said.
United cannot qualify for Champions League next season based on their position on the Premier League table as they sit 14th with four matches to go. However, they could qualify if they win the UEFA Europa League. They are in the semi-final, where they will face Athletic Bilbao, with either Tottenham or Bodø Glimt waiting in the final if they win. There are conflicting reports about United’s interest in Osimhen, but according to Transfer News Live, the Red Devils are still in play and ready to pay his £64 million release clause.
Mikel begs Chelsea to sign Osimhen Mikel has been on Chelsea’s neck over their involvement with Osimhen and has constantly been lampooning Nicolas Jackson for his poor goal-scoring abilities.
The former Super Eagles captain has reiterated it to the club to complete a deal for the forward, describing him as what they need. “This guy does what he does best: he scores goals, and that’s what we have lacked this season. When you look at our team, Chelsea, we are one of the top teams that have missed the biggest chances in the season,” he said.
Victor Osimhen’s future is shaping up to be one of the defining storylines of the 2025 summer transfer window—with strong Premier League interest from **Chelsea**, **Manchester United**, and **Arsenal**, plus clubs from **Italy** and **Saudi Arabia** all circling. However, former Chelsea star and Osimhen’s close ally **John Obi Mikel** has dropped a revealing condition that could drastically influence the striker’s next move.
**“If that’s the case, then he doesn’t go to United,”** Mikel told *beIN Sports* when asked if Osimhen would join Manchester United without Champions League football. That blunt statement casts serious doubt over United’s chances of landing the Napoli star, unless they win the **Europa League**, which remains their only route to Champions League qualification. As of now, they sit 14th in the Premier League and are virtually out of domestic contention.
### The Bigger Picture:
– **Napoli exit confirmed**: Osimhen is set to leave Napoli permanently this summer after four years at the club. He will also conclude a short loan spell at Galatasaray.
– **£64 million release clause**: Multiple sources, including Transfer News Live, report that United are willing to activate Osimhen’s relatively modest clause compared to past valuations.
– **Chelsea priority**: Mikel Obi has been aggressively advocating for Chelsea to sign his compatriot, citing the club’s finishing problems and calling Osimhen *“the pure goal scorer we’ve lacked.”*
– **Other suitors**: Juventus and Saudi Arabian giants **Al-Hilal** and **Al-Ahli** are also in the mix, though it’s unclear whether Osimhen prefers to stay in Europe.
### What It Means for United:
Unless they win the **Europa League** and secure Champions League football, **Manchester United may be out of the race** for Osimhen. While they remain interested and financially capable of meeting his release clause, **Champions League participation appears to be a non-negotiable factor**, at least from Osimhen’s camp as relayed by Mikel.
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