The transfer window plans for Manchester United have taken a new turn, with the latest news indicating that they are willing to pay the full price for Napoli's prolific striker Victor Osimhen, which sounds quite expensive.
It is rumored that Manchester United is preparing to bring in this Nigerian international, and Osimhen himself has shown a strong desire to join, ready to join Old Trafford when the January transfer window opens.
Manchester United's current situation can be described as "a mess," with the team's performance in the first half of the season being very poor, especially after a 0-2 loss to Newcastle on Monday, which marked their fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions.
Such a lackluster performance has increasingly worried the Red Devils' fans, particularly due to the offensive slump.
Within the team, new signings like Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund seem to have not fully integrated into the squad, while star forward Marcus Rashford's performance has not met the expectations of the fans.
This has forced the Manchester United management to consider bringing in a top-class forward during the winter transfer window to address the team's offensive weakness.
According to Nigeria's Business Day newspaper, Osimhen has made it clear that he is interested in transferring to Manchester United and has even had preliminary contact with the club.
Osimhen's performance this season at Galatasaray has been outstanding, contributing 13 goals and 3 assists in 16 games, making him a standout player.
More importantly, this 27-year-old forward has always sought new challenges, and Manchester United appears to be his ideal destination.
Will Manchester United's transfer go smoothly? According to the latest news, Napoli has included a €90 million release clause in Osimhen's contract, with €1 million going to Galatasaray.
There are rumors that this release clause may decrease based on specific circumstances, potentially dropping to €75 million, which would significantly increase the likelihood of Manchester United completing the deal.
It has also been revealed that if Manchester United wants to sign Osimhen, they must sell some players to free up funds, as the club's financial situation may not support such a significant transaction.
Former Manchester United player Louis Saha has also publicly expressed similar views.
He believes that Osimhen is the type of forward that Manchester United lacks and can directly enhance the team's attacking level.
Saha mentioned: "Manchester United urgently needs a forward like Osimhen. His goal-scoring ability and physical attributes will undoubtedly enhance the team's overall strength. Although he is currently on loan at Galatasaray, I believe that if Manchester United is willing to pay a high price, Osimhen is entirely possible to join." Apparently, Saha also thinks that Manchester United should not hesitate, as players like Osimhen are worth investing a large sum of money.
Manchester United's situation is not that simple.
In addition to financial issues, the club's management must also consider how to balance the departure of existing players with recruitment efforts.
Another obstacle to Manchester United signing Osimhen could be their competitors.
As the winter transfer window approaches, other big clubs in the Premier League and across Europe may also show interest in Osimhen.
Although Manchester United currently seems to be in a favorable position, they still need to stand out among the competition from other major clubs.
The dynamics of the transfer market change rapidly, leaving Manchester United's fans both hopeful and anxious.
In such an unstable state, signing Osimhen seems to be the only "lifeline."
Some fans believe that if Osimhen really joins, the Red Devils' frontline will experience a qualitative leap, and the firepower on the offensive end may undergo a complete transformation.
If Manchester United wants to save this season's decline through the introduction of Osimhen, they indeed need to make decisive decisions within the transfer window.
Regarding this potential major deal, fans have different attitudes, but regardless, the winter window period will be a critical moment for Manchester United's performance in the coming months.
In the days ahead, we can only wait patiently to see if this transfer can be successfully concluded.
For Manchester United, solving the frontline issue is urgent, but how to introduce high-quality players while maintaining financial balance remains a significant challenge they face.