Manchester United have been tipped to make a huge move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen by an Italian agent. Osimhen, 25, may leave Napoli soon, even though he just agreed to stay until 2026 in December. The forward has been touted for a summer exit, with
Chelsea or
Paris Saint-Germain mentioned as possible destinations. However,
Manchester United are expected to need a new striker when Anthony Martial's contract expires in June. That would leave Rasmus Hojlund as the only recognised striker in the United squad and, despite his recent scoring streak, the Reds would reuire reinforcement in attack. This has led Ialian agent Roberto De Fanti to discuss United's reported interest in Osimhen . READ MORE: Manchester United youngster Amad said something unexpected about Erik ten Hag READ MORE: Manager hints at departure for forgotten Manchester United player this summer When asked which clubs are interested in the Napoli striker, De Fanti told Tuttomercatoweb : "I could say everyone, but the truth is that United above all are looking for a centre forward. Hojlund is doing reasonably well, but the classic number No.9 - the [Erling] Haaland of the situation - could be Osimhen." That would require United to activate the release clause in the striker's contract, reported to be around £110m. That would go against Sir Jim Ratcliffe's recent plan for the club to find the next generation of superstars in the transfer market but signing Osimhen would instantly transform the team's prospects. The 25-year-old forward has admitted that he already has a plan in mind ahead of next season. "I have already made my decision on the next step to do at the end of the season," he said . "I already made up my mind. I already have my plan, I know what I want to do, the next step I want to take. "I think 60% of the people mention the rumours about me linked with the
Premier League . The Premier League is one of the biggest leagues in the world. I want to finish the season with Napoli strong then come up with the decision I've already made." PSG are thought to be the current frontrunners as they plan for life beyond Kylian Mbappe, though Osimhen could be tempted by an English side. From Napoli's perspective, club president Aurelio De Laurentiis is reluctant to lose the striker that fired the team to the Serie A title last season, but is aware that every player has a price. "Victor is another good player that Napoli have. We had (Edinson) Cavani, (Gonzalo) Higuain, (Ezequiel) Lavezzi and we had (Dries) Mertens, we had a lot of people who were fantastic," he told Sky Sports. "And there are others who are attracted by
Real Madrid, by Paris Saint-Germain, by
Arsenal,
Manchester City , Chelsea. So you cannot stop them, especially when they have a fixed amount of money where they can be bought. "Osimhen is a very great player - but you know Napoli is a fantastic place. There are certain players who fell in love with Napoli and stayed, like (Marek) Hamsik for 11 years. Or like others for eight years." "[Osimhen] has a release clause. It's a very big amount of money. Who knows who will leave, we will see. The money is the last problem for Napoli. We always made very good acquisitions as we did in the past. We will do (so) in the future. "The problem is just sentimental problems. When you see a player leave, it's like a son. You are also happy if this son has fantastic success everywhere else." Try MUFC Pro NOW for free Subscribe to our brilliant app for the best way to enjoy the M.E.N's unrivalled Manchester United coverage. No adverts, pop-ups or distractions - just our brilliant content presented in the best way possible. Comprehensive, round-the-clock coverage of the Reds, with agenda-setting
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