He has already agreed to join Manchester United weeks ago. It was a difficult deal but we Finally pulled it as they agree to have him on loan.”-BREAKING NEWS: Fabrizio Romano confirms that Manchester United have agreed to sign Victor Osimhen on an undisclosed fee in an exchange of Rasmus Højlund joining them in loan.
Victor Osimhen Agrees Personal Terms with Manchester United Ahead of Potential Summer Transfer
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has reportedly reached a personal agreement with Manchester United as talks continue over a high-profile summer move, according to Turkish journalist Serdar Çelikler.
Speaking on a podcast, Çelikler revealed: “Victor Osimhen has reached an agreement with Manchester United. But there is still the matter of negotiations between the clubs.”
The Nigerian striker, currently on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray, has been in exceptional form this season, scoring 29 goals and providing six assists in 34 appearances across all competitions. His red-hot form has put him firmly on United’s radar as the Premier League club looks to bolster its attacking options.
United are reportedly prioritising the signing of a top-tier forward amid Rasmus Hojlund’s struggles this season. The Danish international has found the net just three times in the Premier League, and new head coach Ruben Amorim is said to be ready to move on from the young striker this summer.
While Osimhen is understood to have agreed on personal terms with United, negotiations with Napoli over a transfer fee are still ongoing. The 25-year-old has a release clause of €75 million (£63m), though reports suggest the Serie A side may be open to offering a discount.
Juventus also remain keen on Osimhen, but Napoli are reportedly unwilling to sell to a domestic rival — a factor that plays in United’s favour as they seek to wrap up the deal.
However, Osimhen’s desire to play Champions League football next season could influence the final decision. United’s ability to secure a place in Europe’s top competition may prove decisive in landing the striker. Should the move fall through, the club is said to be keeping alternatives like Liam Delap and Jean-Philippe Mateta in mind.
Turkish journalist Ali Naci Küçük previously reported that Manchester United have tabled a lucrative offer of £660,000 per week (before tax), which would make Osimhen the highest-paid player at Old Trafford.
“There’s a strong possibility Osimhen will leave Galatasaray, but no final decision has been made,” Küçük said. “Juventus and Manchester United have both submitted offers worth a net €20 million annually.”
Galatasaray are reportedly eager to keep Osimhen beyond the current campaign but are unlikely to meet his financial demands. The striker is believed to be requesting €15 million per year from the Turkish club — far beyond their wage structure.
Despite the mounting speculation, Galatasaray’s vice-president Ibrahim Hatipoglu remains hopeful: “Osimhen said Galatasaray will always be in his heart, even if he leaves in the worst-case scenario. But he didn’t say he would leave. We want him to stay.”
When asked about his future, Osimhen remained tight-lipped: “There are always rumours about me, of course. But I prefer to live in the moment. I am enjoying myself right now — both the club and my life here.”
Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan at the beginning of the season, with the Istanbul club covering €6 million of his €10–11 million annual salary while Napoli foots the rest. Whether his next step is Old Trafford remains to be seen — but one thing is clear: he won’t be short of suitors this summer.
Victor Osimhen to Manchester United is heating up in a big way. If reports from Turkish journalists Serdar Çelikler and Ali Naci Küçük are accurate, here’s where things currently stand:
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### **The State of Play:**
– **Personal terms agreed:** Osimhen is reportedly on board with a deal to join **Manchester United**, with a **£660,000/week pre-tax salary** that would make him the highest-paid player at the club.
– **Club talks ongoing:** Manchester United and **Napoli** are yet to agree on a transfer fee. Osimhen’s **€75m (£63m) release clause** remains a sticking point, though Napoli may accept slightly less.
– **Galatasaray loan:** He’s currently on loan at Galatasaray, having scored **29 goals and 6 assists in 34 games** — elite numbers that have reaffirmed his world-class reputation.
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### **Key Factors in United’s Favour:**
– **Juventus blocked:** Napoli don’t want to sell to a Serie A rival, making United the frontrunner.
– **Ruben Amorim’s push:** The new manager reportedly prefers moving on from **Rasmus Hojlund**, and sees Osimhen as a marquee signing to lead the attack.
– **Massive wage package:** The offer would dwarf what Galatasaray or Juventus can afford.
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### **Possible Stumbling Blocks:**
– **Champions League qualification:** Osimhen *wants* UCL football. United’s current league position could complicate this unless they win the **Europa League** or surge late in the Premier League.
– **Financial Fair Play:** The £660k/week wage may raise eyebrows when it comes to **PSR compliance**, especially if United don’t offload high earners like Casemiro, Sancho, or Martial.
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### **What This Means for United’s Attack:**
– Signing Osimhen likely signals:
– **Hojlund’s exit**, possibly in a player-plus-cash deal to Napoli.
– No Zirkzee or Gyökeres unless United shift their formation or budget dramatically.
– A reset of United’s front line, with Amorim finally getting a proven, clinical finisher.
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### **Bottom Line:**
This is the strongest indication yet that United are going *all-in* on Osimhen. The wage agreement, coupled with Napoli’s openness to sell abroad, gives United the upper hand — but Champions League qualification is the make-or-break factor.
If United fail to land Osimhen, keep an eye on **Liam Delap**, **Matheus Cunha**, and **Jean-Philippe Mateta** as backup plans.
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