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Premier League club to make huge offer for Super Eagles star after Osimhen transfer
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Premier League club to make huge offer for Super Eagles star after Osimhen transfer

  • Manchester United are working overtime to ensure new additions are made to head coach Ruben Amorim’s squad
  • The Premier League side have recently been linked with the possibility of signing Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen.
  • A new report detailing how the English football powerhouse has turned its attention to another Nigerian striker has surfaced.

Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Nigerian striker Victor Boniface, just days after their pursuit of Victor Osimhen suffered a setback.

The Premier League side, who were exploring a deal for Osimhen following the appointment of new coach Ruben Amorim, have suffered a major blow after Napoli’s recent stance on the striker’s sale.

Manchester United reportedly interested in signing Nigerian striker Victor Boniface
Victor Boniface during the UEFA Champions League match between Liverpool FC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Anfield. Image: Robbie Jay Barratt.
Source: Getty Images

According to reports from All NaplesManchester United had proposed a deal involving Joshua Zirkzee and a fee of around €30 million for Osimhen. However, Naples insisted on full cash payment for any potential transfer.

Following this failed attempt, new reports suggest that Manchester United have now turned their attention to signing Boniface.

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Man United turn to Boniface after Osimhen deal collapses

According to the transfer expert of the German Bundesliga, Florian PlettenbergManchester United have included the Nigerian striker on their striker shortlist as they aim to resolve their goalscoring woes.

The report suggests that the Premier League giants are looking to sign a new striker in the winter transfer window. If they don’t succeed, they will continue their quest this summer.

He is unlikely to land Boniface in January as Bayer Leverkusen will be keen to retain the striker’s services for the remainder of the season. However, a summer move seems more feasible.

A transfer for the Nigeria The international will not come cheap, as his contract with Bayer Leverkusen runs until the summer of 2028.

Currently, only Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored fewer goals than Manchester United in the Premier League, fueling the urgency for a new striker.

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It should be noted that Boniface has already expressed his preference for a transfer to Spain. La Liga on the Premier League.

However, it remains to be seen whether Manchester United will manage to convince him to join their ranks.

A new club enters the race for Osimhen

YEN.com.gh in another detailed report that a new European club has.

Italian Serie A Kit Juventus are set to make a major offer for the Nigerian striker. Juventus’ interest comes amid ongoing talk that Chelsea are considering a swoop for the striker.

Source: Legitime.ng