Serie A side braced for ‘pharaonic’ offer from Man Utd
Napoli are reportedly ready for a ‘pharaonic proposal’ from Manchester United for Victor Osimhen this summer.
Ralf Rangnick has insisted that United will need to look to bring in a new striker this summer, with Edinson Cavani likely to leave and Cristiano Ronaldo entering the late stage of his career.
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Osimhen has scored 21 goals in 52 appearances for the Serie A side having joined in a £67.5m deal from Lille in the summer of 2020, but Napoli are said to be preparing for life without him
According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla (via Sport Witness), Napoli have already sounded out Sassuolo over buying Italy international Gianluca Scamacca to replace him.
He said: “It’s true. Napoli have enquired about Gianluca Scamacca, and according to our reconstructions, it would be an attempt linked to a possible pharaonic proposal for Victor Osimhen next summer. The proposal could be that of Manchester United.
“The voices of recent days are coupled with what his brother declared some time ago when he spoke of a courtship from the Red Devils, returned to sender because there was another Nigerian there at the time (Odion Ighalo) and Osimhen didn’t want to compete.”
It’s thought United will need to offer around €100m for Napoli to part with Osimhen.
Meanwhile, United football director John Murtough is undertaking a “thorough process” to pick a new permanent manager to take over from Rangnick at the end of the season.
Murtough has been heartened by the “improved results” as they look to secure Champions League qualification at a time when the hunt for the next permanent manager is ongoing.
“We know that consistency is key as we strive for a top-four finish this season,” Murtough said.
“I want to reiterate however that this is not the ultimate objective for Manchester United, and everyone at the club is focused on challenging for the top trophies.
“We are now conducting a thorough process for the appointment of a new permanent manager who will take charge this summer, with the objective to get us back to challenging for those domestic and European titles.”
