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Osimhen To Man Utd: £64m Deal ‘Approved’ But Wage Demands A Sticking Point

Manchester United transfer news as Victor Osimhen seemingly gives Ruben Amorim the green light to complete £64m transfer

Manchester United are reportedly now in pole position to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in what could be a huge boost in Ruben Amorim’s hopes of finally landing a new centre-forward.

Osimhen was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League 12 months ago with United, Arsenal and Chelsea tipped throughout the summer. The Nigeria international failed to secure a transfer to one of Europe’s top five leagues and joined Galatasaray.

In Turkey, Osimhen scored 37 goals and now, speculation is soaring about where the 26-year-old will end up next. The striker market is saturated this summer with many of Europe’s top teams looking to strengthen their options at centre-forward.

United are expected to replace Rasmus Hojlund, with Viktor Gyokeres the number one target. The Sporting CP star worked with Ruben Amorim in Portugal and has been tipped to join him at Old Trafford since the end of last year.

However, Arsenal and Chelsea are both in the market for a centre-forward and can offer Champions League football, something United can’t. Fortunately, the lack of European nights in Manchester isn’t stopping them in the pursuit of Osimhen.

Spanish outlet Fichajes have reported that Osimhen has chosen to join United this summer. The report adds that the striker has ‘expressed his willingness’ to move to Old Trafford, although it does state a deal is not yet done.

It has previously been reported that Napoli are demanding a fee in the region of £64million. That figure would fall below the £80m that Sporting want for Gyokeres. The Italian side aren’t keen on keeping Osimhen with Romelu Lukaku’s goals helping Gli Azzurri to the Serie A title.

At 26, Osimhen is reaching his peak and would slot perfectly into United’s starting XI. The finances involved in the deal are yet to be cleared with United knowing they have to sell players to launch an offer worth £64m.

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Galatasaray, Napoli Agree Osimhen Transfer

Italian Serie A side Napoli have reached an agreement with Galatasaray for the transfer of Nigeria international forward Victor Osimhen for a fee in the region of €75m, according to OwnGoalNigeria.com.

Both clubs have been locked in negotiations for the past two days after the Nigerian picked the team as his preferred destination ahead of Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal. The talks went on yesterday without a resolution.

Napoli insisted on getting a bank guarantee for the payment of the transfer fee after agreeing for it to be paid in installments. The Turkish side will pay €40m in cash with the balance of €35m to be paid in installments for the next three years.

Galatasaray agreed to provide Napoli with a bank guarantee letter and if it sits well with the Italian side after a review, Osimhen will be allowed to travel to Istanbul for his medical and subsequent unveiling on a permanent deal.

After a successful time on loan last season, he will be expected to help the club retain the league and cup they won last season, and also do well in Europe after the disappointment in the Europa League last season.

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Transfer: Theo Hernandez Joins Al-Hilal From AC Milan

Deal worth some 25 million euros

France left-back Theo Hernandez has moved to former Lazio and Inter coach Simone Inzaghi’s Saudi club Al-Hilal from AC Milan, where the 27-year-old spent six mostly successful years.

Theo, as he is known, was a runner-up to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup.

He made no secret of the fact that he had fallen out with AC’s new management set-up.
The deal is worth around 25 million euros.

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WSL: Chelsea Forward Fishel Signs For Seattle Reign

Seattle Reign have signed Chelsea and United States forward Mia Fishel on a contract until 2029.

An undisclosed transfer fee will be paid to the Women’s Super League (WSL) champions who Fishel, 24, appeared for 21 times.

After signing from Mexican club Tigres for the start of the 2023-24 season, Fishel scored the winning goal against Tottenham on her WSL debut before an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury cut her campaign short.

The two-time WSL winner returned in March to make three appearances.

“I’m incredibly excited to sign a long-term contract in the NWSL and take this next step in my career with Seattle Reign FC,” said Fishel.

“This league is one of the best in the world, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity. I can’t wait to get started and contribute to the team’s success.”

America’s National Women’s Soccer League is currently on a midseason break but Seattle Reign return to action against Angel City on 1 August.

Bbc.com

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