Manchester United are 'ready to make a £107m summer offer for Napoli star Victor Osimhen' as Reds boss Erik ten Hag looks to resolve his striker crisis by lowering Top scorer in Serie A
Man United are said to be launching a daring attempt to get Victor Osimhen
Napoli's star striker is considered the solution to MU's attack problem
Italian media believe MU is ready to meet Osimhen's release clause
Manchester United are said to be ready to break the bank and equal the British transfer record Chelsea paid for Enzo Fernandez by initiating a £107m bid for Victor Osimhen.
The Napoli forward became United's top transfer target in the summer thanks to an impressive display that saw him score 16 goals and become Serie A's top scorer.
Osimhen continued his superb form with a brace in Napoli's 3-0 win over Spezia on Sunday, extending their lead in the Italian league to 13 points.
United first-team coach Erik ten Hag has had to rely on Anthony Martial and injured Wout Weghorst, on loan in January, to lead United's three-pronged front line this season.
But the Dutchman is keen to bring in a new superstar striker this summer as he tries to build a stellar, stellar first season under the Reds' leadership. Manchester United are said to be trying to bring Victor Osimhen to the club this summer
United boss Erik ten Hag is keen to bring in a superstar striker to the club this summer
Gazzetta dello Sport has suggested that Napoli believe the Premier League giants will match the £107m asking price included in the 24-year-old's current contract.
However, United could face competition from Chelsea's Todd Boehly, who is tipped to join the race for Osimhen's signature this summer.
The Blues were forced to use Kai Havertz as a fake number 9 despite splashing out on plenty of attacking talent since January.
Premier League title hunter United are said to be looking to let Anthony Martial leave the club this summer after an underwhelming season as the club's main striker.
That would leave Ten Hag without a recognized striker, making Osimhen the ideal replacement for the hole in his team's attack. United have exceeded all expectations in Ten Hag's first campaign, with the 13-time Premier League winners finishing third in the table and just three points behind holding Man City.
Marcus Rashford's destructive goal-scoring ability to see him score 18 goals in all competitions for the club this season has been key to the club's continued success, but has also fueled the need for a key attacking partner. the end is increasingly clear.
The club have also suggested interest in Tottenham and England captain Harry Kane, but a deal with a Premier League rival could be more difficult to strike.
Osimhen tops the Serie A scoring charts after scoring 16 goals so far this season
The 24-year-old has also attracted interest from major Premier League side Chelsea.
Red Devils boss Ten Hag may have to sell some of his stars to sanction star bidding
But the club could be prevented from bringing in major signings if Glazer's current ownership family does not sell the club before the post-season transfer window opens.
Man United's controlling parties are awaiting acquisition documents to be submitted amid interest in the club from the United States, the Middle East and Asia.
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