Victor Osimhen: Why Manchester United are no longer interested in Nigerian Striker 

Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Manchester United has decided to step back from their interest in Nigerian international Victor Osimhen.

The striker is expected to return to his parent club, Napoli, after a successful season-long loan deal with Turkish club Galatasaray last season.

English Premier League giants Manchester United have been making efforts to land the Nigerian, but somehow the deal will not just pull through.

According to Romano, United will no longer pursue the forward’s signing due to financial constraints, per All Nigeria Soccer.

The 2023 African Footballer of the Year earns €12 million net annually, but Galatasaray are prepared to offer €16 million net per season, a figure that would make him one of Europe’s highest-paid players.

Manchester United are hesitant to match these figures as it would disrupt their current wage structure.

Romano noted on YouTube that the €75 million transfer fee and Osimhen’s salary demands are key barriers for United.

While Galatasaray and Napoli have agreed on the release clause, the Turkish club continue to prepare a staggered payment plan and bank guarantees to finalise the transfer.