Manchester United would consider a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen if his season-long loan at Galatasaray could be transferred to another club in January, according to ESPN journalist Mark Ogden.

The Red Devils are believed to be exploring reinforcements for Ruben Amorim’s frontline late in the winter window but would only entertain a temporary deal for the Nigerian international at this stage of the season.

According to Ogden, Napoli might agree to loan Osimhen to another club if it included a permanent transfer at the end of the season – a deal United are not currently pursuing.

Furthermore, there would be no more affordable option to secure the 26-year-old’s permanent arrival than his release clause, reportedly set at €90m (£75m).

Man Utd Could Consider Osimhen Move

According to Ogden, a permanent deal for Osimhen is not a priority for United, even though Napoli’s interest in Alejandro Garnacho could potentially pave the way for a move for the Nigerian international.

The Red Devils reportedly need a goalscorer ‘to get through until the end of the season’ and would only consider Osimhen on a temporary basis:

Osimhen, labelled ‘world-class’ by Jose Mourinho, has been flying in Turkey this season, scoring 16 goals and registering five assists in 20 appearances across all competitions.

The 26-year-old was strongly linked with a Premier League move last season and was considered seriously by Chelsea before they decided to put their faith in Nicolas Jackson up front.

Man United are expecting at least one new signing before the transfer deadline on 3 February, with Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu among their targets.

The Danish international is reportedly keen on joining United, but the two clubs remain apart on terms, with Lecce’s €40m (£33.6m) valuation currently too steep for the Red Devils.

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has urged his old club to sign Victor Osimhen on loan this January transfer window.

According to Ferdinand, Osimhen will help Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee as both strikers will learn from the Galatasaray striker.

There have been calls for Man United to bring in a new top striker before the January transfer window shuts down in the next few days.

Hojlund and Zirkzee have not really live up to expectations at Old Trafford and Ferdinand wants the Red Devils to get Osimhen immediately.

“I have watched Hojlund closely the last two games… it just doesn’t add up,” Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel.

“I’d be going to get Osimhen now if we can do it from a financial standpoint. Get him on loan now!

“Guarantees you someone who can get on the end of things, scores goals, experienced, done it at the top level.

“I just feel like because Hojlund was £70m-odd we’re expecting the finished article. Unfortunately [he is not]. He’s a young striker but normally a striker of that age comes in and learns off someone. He’s got nobody to learn off.

“He’s looking at [Joshua] Zirkzee whose like him. They both need someone to learn what it takes to be a Manchester United No.9.”

Osimhen is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Serie A side, Napoli.

Nigerian and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has reportedly sued the Turkish journalist who accused him of assault.

This is according to a post shared on X by Osimhen’s close friend and radio on-air personality, Onokala Onyebuchi known as ‘Buchi Laba’ on Sunday.

“Victor Osimhen has officially sued the journalist that accused the Nigerian international of hitting him. The case officially will start in court tomorrow,” Buchi Laba wrote.

“Like Victor said, if he hit him, he (journalist) is going to get justice, and if he lied, he is going to see the wrath of the law.”

To elaborate further, Buchi said Osimhen didn’t go out to party; he went out with his close friends to an African restaurant to eat, and these reporters rushed on him.

He said the Super Eagles striker told them if they wanted an interview, they should have asked.

“He never hit them. Why spoil his name?” asked Buchi. “He did not go to a club; he went to an African restaurant. You don’t go to clubs wearing a hoodie.

“He did not hit the reporters; he told them not to disturb his private time. I get the rivalry between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, but lying on Osimhen is very shameful.”

Osimhen had also, in a video posted on X, clarified the situation, saying that he never hit the reporter as alleged.

The Nigerian international spoke after scoring a penalty that helped Galatasaray secure a 1-0 victory over Konyaspor in a Turkish Super Lig game at Rams Park on Saturday.

“I went to eat with my friends, so I was coming back to go into my van, and these guys just popped out from nowhere with a camera in my face, and I was shocked,” Osimhen stated.

“Obviously, you guys have seen the video on the internet. I was like this; I was shocked. And I was asking them, what is the problem? Why did you pop out with a camera in front of my face? And they said they are paparazzi. ‘Okay, what do you want?’ They didn’t say; they just put the camera on my face, and there was a guy taking pictures.

“And then my friends went to meet them and said you cannot do like that. You are professionals; you have to come if you want to ask for an interview. I never punched this guy; I never hit him or something like that.

“I went to him; I was in the midst of them, and I told him, you have to take the picture down. You have to delete it; it is my picture; I have every right to tell you to take it down. And then, of course, his agenda. I am not new to this type of thing. I knew they were gonna lie and lie and lie.

“And this is a case of violence, and he came out to lie. Of course, it is not gonna be easy. I don’t need to shout, but I will take the necessary step to make sure… if I hit him, he is going to get justice; if he lies, then he is gonna see the wrath of the law.”