In a major development in the football transfer market, Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Manchester United ahead of a high-profile move expected to take place in the upcoming summer transfer window.
According to information disclosed by well-known Turkish journalist Serdar Çelikler, Osimhen — who is currently enjoying a successful loan spell at Turkish champions Galatasaray from his parent club Napoli — has reached a personal agreement with the Premier League giants. Çelikler made this revelation during a recent episode of his podcast, further fuelling speculations surrounding the prolific forward’s future.
“Victor Osimhen has reached an agreement with Manchester United. But there’s still the issue of the club-to-club negotiations,” Çelikler confirmed while discussing potential big-name summer transfers.
Manchester United, under the expected leadership of incoming manager Ruben Amorim, are reportedly preparing for a comprehensive squad overhaul ahead of the new season. One of Amorim’s top priorities is to reinforce the team’s attacking line, following growing dissatisfaction with the inconsistent performances of current striker Rasmus Hojlund. Sources close to the club suggest that Amorim is eager to part ways with the Danish forward and bring in a more experienced, prolific striker to spearhead the team’s attack.
Osimhen has been in remarkable form throughout the current campaign for Galatasaray, where he has amassed an impressive 29 goals and contributed six assists in 34 appearances across all competitions. His stellar performances in Turkey have not gone unnoticed, reigniting the interest of several elite clubs across Europe. However, Manchester United appear to be leading the race for his signature, having moved swiftly to secure an agreement on personal terms with the player.
Despite this progress, a formal agreement with Napoli is yet to be finalized. Osimhen’s release clause is reportedly set at €75 million (£63 million), though multiple reports indicate that the Italian club could be open to negotiating a lower fee to ensure a smooth transfer process.
Should the move be completed, it would represent a major statement of intent from Manchester United, signaling the club’s ambition to reclaim their status among Europe’s elite under Ruben Amorim’s management. It would also mark a significant chapter in Victor Osimhen’s career, offering him the opportunity to showcase his talent on the Premier League stage after an outstanding stint in the Turkish Super Lig.