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Steven Railston

Napoli star Victor Osimhen delivers transfer blow to Manchester United

Manchester United target Victor Osimhen has appeared to suggest that he could stay at Napoli beyond this season.

Osimhen, 24, is currently the most sought-after goalscorer in European football. He's scored 25 goals in 30 appearances for Napoli this term and that explains why Erik ten Hag is interested in bringing him to Old Trafford in the summer.

Although Kane has been earmarked as the priority striker target, Osimhen is another option, but it's thought that he would command a fee in excess of £100million when considering his profile and that his Napoli contract expires in 2025.

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Osimhen has previously said he dreams of playing in the Premier League, however, speaking this weekend, he seemed to pour cold water over reports linking him with a move away, as he declared he's currently happy playing for Napoli.

"It was tough for me to make my dream come true of becoming a professional football player and now we are about to win [the league] for the first time. I’m at a great club and my career is growing constantly," Osimhen told TG5.

"I am already at one of the biggest clubs and I could not ask for more. Forza Napoli always! We are close to the objective [Serie A title] and cannot wait to make our dream come true, to make it a reality. The players always believed.

"We always thought we could do something exceptional, even when nobody else believed we could. The affection from the city is extraordinary, I have never received so much love. I can’t wait to celebrate with them at the stadium."

United want to sign a striker this summer and there is also interest in Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos.

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