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Manchester United are set to face competition from Barcelona for one of their key striker targets, Victor Osimhen.
The Nigerian striker is in incredible form for Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, having scored 26 goals and five assists in 30 games.
However, despite his form, he’s still not featuring in Antonio Conte’s long-term plans for Napoli, with the striker looking to depart the club in the summer.
With United’s struggles up front, as Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund have been struggling for consistency in front of goal, the club’s recruitment team identified Osimhen as a keen target to strengthen their attack.
As expected, with Osimhen’s form, Europe’s elite are monitoring the situation around the striker, with Corriere dello Sport reporting Barcelona’s interest.
However, Barcelona are hoping that Napoli will lower £63 million price tag for Osimhen, with the LaLiga leaders seeing him as a long-term replacement for 36-year-old Robert Lewandowski.
Victor Osimhen isn’t the only target on the shortlist to be Lewandowski’s successor, with Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres, LOSC Lille’s Jonathan David, Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak and Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic also on the list.
Whilst Barcelona are looking at a straight transfer, United are looking at capitalising on Conte’s interest in Hojlund, considering a player-swap deal to bring the Nigerian striker to Old Trafford.
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