Napoli will offer Manchester United the chance for a sensational swap deal that will see Victor Osimhen and Mason Greenwood swap clubs.
That is according to Sky Sport Italia, which reports that Napoli have made enquiries to United about the possibility of signing Greenwood.The report states that Napoli are open to selling Osimhen to Man Utd for a large transfer fee, with Greenwood moving to Napoli as part of the transfer deal.
Napoli are desperate to sell Osimhen this summer, with most of their transfer market held up until they can move him on.Osimhen was one of the most wanted men in Europe last year but a difficult 2023-24 season and an astronomical €120 million asking price – which is his release clause – has scared off clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea and perhaps even PSG.
United are in the market for a top striker this summer, and are also interested in Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee.The Red Devils have put Greenwood up for sale, and there is strong interest from Serie A as both Juventus and Lazio have also held preliminary talks about the exiled winger.
Osimhen to leave Napoli
Osimhen has decided to leave Napoli this summer, and the Italian club have also agreed to sell to fund new manager Antonio Conte’s transfer campaign.The 25-year-old saw his relationship with Napoli sour this last season, following the TikTok scandal in which the club’s own social media team mocked his penalty miss with Bologna.
Osimhen had a largely difficult season on the pitch, while Napoli endured a disastrous defence of the Scudetto they won in the 2022-23 season as they finished 10th in Serie A.The Nigerian had been a key player in the Scudetto campaign, scoring 26 league goals in 32 games.
Read more about: Serie A, Premier League, Man Utd, Napoli, Mason Greenwood, Victor Osimhen The latest reports suggest that Napoli is interested in a swap deal involving Victor Osimhen and Mason Greenwood, according to Sky Sport Italia. Napoli has made enquiries about signing Greenwood from Manchester United, with the potential deal including Osimhen moving to United for a significant transfer fee.
Osimhen had a challenging 2023-24 season, which, combined with his high release clause of €120 million, has deterred interest from clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and PSG. Manchester United is seeking a top striker this summer and has shown interest in Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee as well.
Greenwood, who has been put up for sale by United, has also attracted attention from Serie A clubs like Juventus and Lazio. Napoli’s desire to sell Osimhen is motivated by the need to fund new manager Antonio Conte’s transfer campaign. Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli soured last season following a social media controversy and a disappointing season for both the player and the club, who finished 10th in Serie A after winning the Scudetto in 2022-23.
