Manchester United ‘ready to launch £107m summer bid for Napoli star striker Victor Osimhen’

Manchester United are reportedly set to break the bank and equal the British transfer record Chelsea paid for Enzo Fernandez by launching a £107m offer for Victor Osimhen.

The Napoli striker has become United’s main summer transfer target thanks to impressive performances that have seen him score 16 goals and become the top scorer in Serie A.

Osimhen continued his dazzling form with a brace in Napoli’s 3-0 away win over Spezia on Sunday that saw them extend their lead at the top of the Italian league to 13 points.

United first-team manager Erik ten Hag has had to rely on an injury-prone Anthony Martial and January loan Wout Weghorst to lead the line in United’s three-point attack this season.

But the Dutchman is eager to bring in a new superstar forward in the summer as he tries to build on what has been a brilliant stellar debut campaign in charge of the Red Devils.

Manchester United will reportedly try to bring Victor Osimhen to the club in the summer.

United boss Erik ten Hag is keen to bring a superstar striker to the club in the summer.

La Gazzetta dello Sport have suggested that Napoli believe the Premier League giants will match the £107m asking price inserted into the 24-year-old’s existing contract.

However, United could face competition from high-spending Chelsea from Todd Boehly, who is also expected to be in the Osimhen signing race in the summer.

The Blues have been forced to use Kai Havertz as a false number nine despite spending cash on a slew of January attacking talent.

Premier League title chasers United will reportedly be looking to let Anthony Martial leave the club in the summer after another unimpressive season as the club’s main striker.

That would leave Ten Hag without a recognized striker, leaving Osimhen an ideal replacement for the yawning void in his team’s attack.

United have exceeded all expectations during Ten Hag’s debut campaign in charge of the club with the 13-time Premier League champions sitting third in the league table and just three points behind reigning title holders Man City. .

The devastating goalscoring feats of Marcus Rashford which has seen him score 18 goals in all competitions for the club this season have been key to the club’s continued success, but have also made the need for a key attacking partner ever greater. evident.

The club also have suggested interest in Tottenham and England captain Harry Kane, but a deal with a Premier League rival may be more difficult to achieve.

Osimhen tops the Serie A goalscoring table after scoring 16 league goals so far this season

The 24-year-old has also earned the interest of Premier League big spenders Chelsea.

Red Devils boss Ten Hag may have to sell some of his stars to sanction a star bid

But the club may not be able to bring in any notable signings if the Glazer family, current owners, fail to sell the club before the postseason transfer window opens.

Man United’s controlling parties are awaiting takeover bids amid interest in the club from the US, Middle East and Asia.