Napoli ‘resigned to losing Manchester United target Victor Osimhen this summer’ even after slapping £150m price tag on the Nigerian with Roma striker Tammy Abraham the leading candidate to replace him
- Napoli are expecting to lose striker Victor Osimhen in summer transfer window
- Manchester United are amongst the clubs that are interested in Osimhen
- Roma’s Tammy Abraham is the leading option to replace Osimhen at Napoli
Napoli are reportedly preparing for the departure of Manchester United target Victor Osimhen this summer.
Nigeria international Osimhen has been heavily linked with a move away from the Serie A side and United are eager to bolster their attacking options.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli could turn to Roma’s Tammy Abraham if Osimhen departs.
Atalanta’s Danish prospect Rasmus Hojlund is another option that Napoli are considering, with Union SG’s Victor Boniface also in contention.
24-year-old has scored 26 goals in 31 games for Napoli across all competitions so far this season and is highly sought after.
Napoli are bracing themselves for the departure of Manchester United target Victor Osimhen
If Osimhen departs, then Roma’s Tammy Abraham is the leading candidate to replace him
United are still looking for a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, who left the club in November.
This season United have scored 46 times in the Premier League, which is some way short of Arsenal’s return of 77 and Manchester City’s 78.
Osimhen, who is valued at £150million, is also wanted by Real Madrid.
Chelsea have also been linked with Osimhen, with Blues legend Didier Drogba saying that a move to Paris Saint-Germain would not be beneficial for the forward.
United manager Erik ten Hag is eager to bolster the attacking options at his disposal
Drogba told Canal +: ‘If he is really in the sights of a club like PSG, it shows the full extent of his talent and the season he is having.
‘But, PSG is not the club he needs to continue his progress.’
Meanwhile, former Chelsea striker Abraham has found the net eight times for Roma this season, while he has provided seven assists.
