In an exciting transfer proposal, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford could be part of a stunning swap deal that sees Napoli’s striker, Victor Osimhen, heading to Old Trafford.
Rashford, who has turned down three lucrative offers from Saudi Arabian clubs worth up to £675,000 a week, is focused on regaining his place in the England national team.
A move to another European club, with Napoli’s former Tottenham manager Antonio Conte reportedly interested in Rashford, could offer the 27-year-old a fresh platform.
This potential deal has opened the door for United to pursue a transfer for Osimhen, who has a £62 million release clause and has been performing impressively in Serie A.
Osimhen, who has netted 65 goals in 108 Serie A appearances for Napoli since his 2020 transfer from Lille, is currently on loan at Galatasaray but could make the switch to Manchester United this month.
United’s manager Ruben Amorim, who has been under pressure, is eager to strengthen his squad, and signing Osimhen could help fill the goal-scoring void left by Rashford’s decline in form.
While Amorim would prefer to work with Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, he has agreed not to make any signings from his former club until summer.
Rashford, meanwhile, is focused on regaining his international spot under new England manager Thomas Tuchel, and despite entertaining the idea of a “new challenge,” he has not ruled out staying at Manchester United, where he is contracted until 2028.
United’s interest in Osimhen dates back to last summer, and although moves to Chelsea and Saudi Arabia fell through, they are still keeping a close eye on the Nigerian striker.
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