'Show these young strikers': Ferdinand urges Man Utd to sign phenomenal 26yo striker, he is on fire this season
Manchester United must make serious moves this summer if they are to bounce back from a disastrous 2024–25 season.
Signing a new centre-forward is a key priority for the Red Devils after the underwhelming performances from Rasmus Hojlund.
Legendary United defender Rio Ferdinand wants the club to sign Victor Osimhen in the summer.
Speaking on his YouTube channel Rio Ferdinand Presents, he said: “We need Osimhen. We need experience. We need someone who knows how to score.
“We need someone who can come and show these young strikers at Manchester United how to do it.
“If I’m Man United, I’m making it happen. I want someone who knows their way around the football pitch at the elite level, and knows how to score at the elite level consistently. Osimhen’s done that.
“I want the here and now. Yes, Osimhen hasn’t played in the Premier League, but I don’t care.”
Napoli-owned Osimhen has been on fire during his loan spell at Galatasaray, tearing through defences with 28 goals and five assists in just 32 appearances across all competitions.
There is no doubt that Osimhen could be a fantastic acquisition for United.
The 26-year-old is a clinical striker and is set to enter into the prime of his career.
He possesses a quick burst of speed and is physically strong, which could help him in holding off defenders.
He led Napoli to their first Serie A title since 1990, netting 31 goals during the 2022/23 campaign.
United need a proven centre-forward rather than another talented youngster like Liam Delap.
Signing Osimhen won’t be easy as they will have to splash around £62 million to meet his release clause.
The Red Devils have to work with a tight budget in the summer which means they have to sell players to boost their transfer kitty.
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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .