- The 22-year-old Nigerian is reportedly Manchester United’s prime transfer target
- He has scored 11 goals in 22 appearances but Napoli want at least £84m for him
- Osimhen is being lined up to replace Cristiano Ronaldo who returned last year
Cristiano Ronaldo‘s playing time at Manchester United could be dramatically reduced if the Old Trafford side are successful in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen.
The 22-year-old has impressed for Napoli this season having scored 11 goals in 22 appearances despite missing two months of action due to a cheekbone injury.
Since returning to the side in January, the Nigerian scored two goals in six appearances and is reportedly on Ralf Rangnick‘s radar.
Manchester United have targeted Napoli’s Victor Osimhen as a Cristiano Ronaldo replacement
According to Rai Sport journalist Ciro Venerato, the 22-year-old is United’s primary target to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer but Napoli wants at least £84m for the youngster.
Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford last summer and despite hitting the ground running, his form has dried up and he has scored just once in his last 10 games.
The Portuguese superstar is under contract until 2023 but is on £480k-a-week, making him the best-paid Premier League player.
Ronaldo’s form has dramatically dropped but Napoli want £84m for the Nigerian young striker.
He is also 37 making him 15 years older than Osimhen so it is easy to see why Rangnick is interested in the Nigerian.
Despite Ronaldo’s slump in form, he remains the top goalscorer at United this season on 15 goals.
Bruno Fernandes is in second on nine while Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho have only scored a combined nine.
First published in Daily Mail (UK)
