Manchester United’s hopes of signing Victor Osimhen have been given a lift as Juventus are reportedly no longer in the running. Earlier in the week, Italian media suggested that United had struck a deal with Napoli to trigger Osimhen’s release clause this summer. Tuttosport reported that the Red Devils are willing to offer £64 million along with Rasmus Hojlund as part of the package for the Nigerian striker.
The same outlet revealed that Juventus, who had initially made Osimhen a top target, have now redirected their attention after United stepped up talks with the player. The Turin side are now focusing on Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui, valued at around €50 million (£42 million), while Ademola Lookman has also been mentioned as a possible option.
Despite the positive signs, there is still no guarantee that Osimhen will end up at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, Liam Delap has been identified as a potential signing for United’s soon-to-be-appointed manager Ruben Amorim, with the youngster available for £30 million following Ipswich’s relegation. Wolves forward Matheus Cunha also remains heavily linked with a move to Manchester, but United would need to trigger his £62.5 million release clause to make it happen.
That’s a **big development** for Manchester United!
Let’s break it down clearly:
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### **Victor Osimhen Situation:**
– United **have offered** **£64 million + Rasmus Højlund** to Napoli for Osimhen, per *Tuttosport*.
– Juventus, once strong competitors for Osimhen, are **out of the race** — they’re now chasing:
– **Mateo Retegui** (Atalanta, €50m),
– and possibly **Ademola Lookman**.
– This **gives United a clearer path** to signing Osimhen, though no official “done deal” yet.
**Important:**
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is *notoriously tough* in negotiations. He might still push for a higher pure cash amount or different terms.
Also, Osimhen’s personal terms (wages, bonuses) still need to be fully agreed.
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### **Other Manchester United Transfer Links:**
– **Liam Delap** (son of Rory Delap, the long-throw legend):
– Available for **£30m** after Ipswich’s relegation.
– Seen as a **long-term project** striker, not an instant starter.
– **Matheus Cunha** (Wolves):
– United interested.
– **£62.5 million release clause** needs to be triggered.
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### **What It Means:**
– **Osimhen remains the No.1 striker target** — clear priority.
– If for any reason that deal collapses (high wage demands, Napoli being stubborn), **Cunha and Delap are backup options**.
– Højlund’s inclusion in the Osimhen deal signals that United are ready for a **major revamp** in attack under Ruben Amorim.
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Would you like me to also show you **what a potential new Manchester United attack could look like next season** if Osimhen comes in?
I could even sketch a full lineup idea if you want!
(Would be fun — Amorim loves 3-4-3 systems…)
Want me to?
