Manchester United are waiting to pounce for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
As they rethink their pursuit of Tottenham star Harry Kane, United are switching their sights on Nigeria international Osimhen.
La Gazzetta dello Sport says United are firming up their interest, though Napoli’s €140m price is deemed too steep.
Instead, United will wait until later in the transfer window counting on Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis to soften his stance.
At yesterday’s presentation for new coach Rudi Garcia, De Laurentiis opened the door to Osimhen’s sale.
“I have said for a while that Osimhen has to stay. Then, if an offer came in that I could not refuse for the good of Napoli, then we would consider it, as is only natural,” said De Laurentiis.
“We already talked to Osimhen before the Scudetto celebration, so we already have a basic agreement on a two-year extension of his contract. The other players, that is something we need to study with Rudi (Garcia), because I have for many years been convinced that pre-season training is fundamental.”