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Manchester United have one key priority for the summer transfer window, sign a reliable striker.
The Red Devils have only had Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee as strike options this season and neither have been able to provide consistency in front of goal.
As such, United are one of many clubs looking to the transfer market to reinforce their attack, with some key targets being scouted by Europe’s elite.
One of United’s priority targets, Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, has now been offered to LaLiga giants Barcelona as he has no future at the Italian club.
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Barcelona’s interest in Victor Osimhen
It’s widely known that Antonio Conte doesn’t see Osimhen as part of his long-term plans, having loaned him out to Galatasaray this season.
Despite the striker’s 26 goals and five assists in 31 games, Conte has no interest in integrating Osimhen into the Napoli squad once he returns from loan.
Napoli’s president has even gone so far to say that the Nigerian striker will go to the highest bidder, despite his £63 million release clause.
It was recently revealed that Barcelona were considering a move for Osimhen, looking for Robert Lewandowski’s successor.
in line with this, Spanish outlet Sport has reported that not only were Barcelona interested, but Napoli explicitly offered Osimhen to the Spanish side
The report goes on to explain however that much like United, Barcelona would be unable to seriously compete in a bidding war that Napoli are trying to stir up due to financial pressures.
It’s understood that United are considering offering a swap-deal for Osimhen including Rasmus Hojlund, trying to capitalise on Conte’s high regard for the Danish striker to bring down Osimhen’s price tag.
However, it’s not expected that Barcelona will do the same, with the club reportedly now looking at other options.
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Source: Centred Devils
