Man United target Victor Osimhen as the club seeks a new striker, with Galatasaray valuing the Nigeria forward at €150m this summer
Manchester United remain interested in signing Victor Osimhen, with the Premier League giants continuing their search for a leading striker ahead of the new season, according to reports.
The Galatasaray forward remains on United’s transfer radar as manager Michael Carrick looks to strengthen his attacking options, although the Turkish club are reluctant to lose the Nigeria international and have reportedly placed a €150 million valuation on the striker.
United’s pursuit of Osimhen has gained renewed attention after several alternative striker options became unavailable, leaving the former Premier League champions exploring other possibilities before the transfer window closes.
Reports indicate that Man United target Victor Osimhen as the club’s preferred solution for the No. 9 position, with the Nigerian viewed as a proven goalscorer capable of leading the attack at Old Trafford.
According to transfer reports, United are planning further additions this summer, with a striker considered a priority alongside strengthening other areas of the squad.
The club has already completed several signings, including midfield reinforcements Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, goalkeeper Karl Darlow, and teenage winger Tynan Thompson, who is regarded as a long-term attacking prospect.
United are also monitoring their existing striker options. Benjamin Sesko is recovering from a shin injury that kept him out of the club’s pre-season preparations, while Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly struggled to establish himself since arriving at Old Trafford.
Osimhen has long been admired by top European clubs following his impressive goalscoring record.
The Nigerian played a key role in helping Napoli win the Serie A title in the 2022-23 season before moving to Galatasaray on loan, where he continued to attract attention with his pace, strength and finishing ability.
However, the financial demands of any potential deal remain a significant challenge.
Galatasaray’s reported €150m valuation could force United to consider whether the investment fits their wider squad-building plans.
United have also been linked with other attacking options, including Robert Lewandowski, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Eli Junior Kroupi and Dušan Vlahović, although some alternatives have become less realistic.
The club is also working on midfield and defensive reinforcements as part of a broader rebuild.
United recently moved for Santos and Tielemans after missing out on other midfield targets, while discussions have reportedly continued over players such as Roma midfielder Manu Koné.
For Osimhen, a move to Old Trafford would represent another major step in a career that has already taken him from Nigeria’s youth ranks to some of Europe’s biggest stages.
With the transfer window approaching its final weeks, United’s decision on whether to meet Galatasaray’s valuation or pursue other options could determine the future of one of the summer’s most closely watched striker moves.