Man Utd aim to sign the ‘world’s best striker’ while offloading struggling star in a single move.
Manchester United reportedly have a remarkable chance to orchestrate a swap deal involving Victor Osimhen and Rasmus Hojlund.
The Red Devils invested £72 million to acquire the Danish striker in the summer of 2023 following his impressive rise at Atalanta. However, after a promising debut season at Old Trafford, he is currently enduring a difficult campaign. With only two Premier League goals to his name this season, Hojlund has struggled to find form, but Ruben Amorim continues to rely on him due to limited attacking alternatives.
As a result, Manchester United are expected to bolster their attacking options in the upcoming transfer window. While they have been linked with multiple players, Osimhen remains one of the most appealing prospects. Nigerian midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has even labeled him as the ‘best striker in the world.’
The 26-year-old is still under contract with Napoli but has spent this season on loan at Galatasaray after failing to secure a Premier League move last summer. His strained relationship with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis left him in a precarious position, forcing him to choose between a loan move to Istanbul or facing a season on the sidelines.
Manchester United’s Strategy to Swap Hojlund for Osimhen Osimhen has continued to showcase his abilities as a top-class forward, making him a prime candidate for a permanent move this summer. While his future destination remains uncertain, his €75 million release clause could facilitate a transfer.
According to Calciomercato, Manchester United prefer negotiating a deal with Napoli rather than triggering the clause, offering Hojlund as part of the package. Reports suggest the Red Devils are preparing a proposal valued at €40 million alongside the Danish striker.
Hojlund was previously on Napoli’s radar before choosing to join Manchester United, but it remains to be seen if Antonio Conte would consider him a suitable addition to his squad.