The final days of the transfer window are anticipated to be busy for MANCHESTER UNITED.
Head coach of Napoli Luciano Spalletti has acknowledged that it would be "tough" to turn down Manchester United's offer of £85 million (€100 million) for forward Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian has been closely associated with the Red Devils as they work to bolster Erik ten Hag's offensive strategy.
This summer, Osimhen has drawn attention from all around Europe, with Arsenal apparently showing interest before the Gunners landed top target Gabriel Jesus. The 23-year-old has stayed at Napoli, though, and the transfer window is about to close.
Napoli will make an effort to protect their finest asset this week, but manager Spalletti has acknowledged that it would be challenging if a club makes a significant offer. The Serie A team have lost a number of important players this summer, so they made some wise replacements throughout the transfer window.
Osimhen's head has been assigned a hefty £85 million transfer price tag by Spalletti. After a 0-0 draw with Fiorentina, he told the media, "I don't have time to think about these things; we play every few days. Is the club considering it? The club considers any circumstance that would be interesting to our players.
Victor Osimhen is allegedly a transfer target for Man United (Image)
"I claim that it is difficult to say no if a team gives you €100 million. All the players have been competing for the best pricing since I've been here.
The same sum appears to have been agreed upon between United and Ajax for the signing of Brazilian winger Antony. The 22-year-old, who forced a transfer to Old Trafford, is scheduled to have a medical with the Premier League club this week.
In his most recent two Eredivisie games, Antony declined to represent Ajax and instead gave a candid interview in which he pushed the team to sell him. The record payment for an Eredivisie club will go to the Dutch juggernauts.
From Ajax, Man Utd is expected to acquire Antony. (Photo)
When United signs Antony, their work is not done. It is obvious that Ten Hag intends to add more.
If Cristiano Ronaldo eventually leaves the club, they might be inclined to recruit a new forward. Osimhen, who has already scored twice in Serie A in just three games this season, has been mentioned in connection with a Ronaldo trade to Napoli.
In recent years, Osimhen has established a reputation as one of the top young strikers in Europe. Last term, he scored 18 goals in all competitions.
Over the past several weeks, Ten Hag appears to have decided on a front three consisting of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and either Anthony Elanga or Anthony Martial. However, with the inclusion of Antony and the probable purchase, that may now alter.
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