Due to financial restrictions set by the league’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), Manchester United, an English Premier League team, is reportedly not interested in signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen this summer.
The PSR, which was introduced for the 2015–2016 season, attempts to limit clubs’ excessive spending by allowing them to lose no more than £105 million during a three-year financial cycle.
Everton’s 10-point deduction for exceeding spending limitations last season—which was ultimately lowered to six points after an appeal—made the effects of these rules more clear.
Osimhen appears to be the best option for United to fix their current goal-scoring issues, although Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha is still the team’s top aim.
In an attempt to increase their offensive alternatives, Manchester United seems prepared to exercise Cunha’s £62.5 million release clause.
Osimhen might be a good complement to Cunha, according to United News reports, but United would need to spend almost £51 million for the striker, who is now on loan at Galatasaray, and his high salary demands might make a summer transfer impractical.
The club would need to efficiently manage and perhaps lower their current pay expenditure in order to accommodate a player of Osimhen’s caliber.
The 26-year-old Osimhen is rumored to have already signed a contract to join Manchester United this summer. It has been reported that the Red Devils made a generous offer of €20 million annually for the striker.
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Manchester United and Serie A powerhouse Juventus have each made a sizable offer worth £17.1 million net annually, or roughly £330,000 per week after taxes, according to sources, including Turkish writer Ali Naci Küçük. With a gross wage of about £660,000 per week before taxes, if this deal is confirmed, Osimhen would be the highest-paid player at United.
However, given United’s apparent lack of interest in pursuing Osimhen further, this financial structure and valuation may shortly be reexamined.
Transfer analyst David Ornstein spoke on NBC Sports about the team’s hiring approach, stressing that Matheus Cunha is their top target for the midfield position, even if they will need to negotiate personal terms, which are not assured.
Ornstein added that Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap is Manchester United’s top priority in terms of striker recruitment. Delap has a £30 million release clause that is dependant upon the team being relegated.
It should be noted that Chelsea and other Premier League teams are also interested in Delap, which would make his possible transfer much more competitive. Delap is anticipated to decide on his future prior to the start of the European Under-21 Championship.
With just 35 appearances across all competitions, Osimhen, who is on loan from Napoli at Galatasaray, has had an incredible season. He has scored 30 goals and contributed seven assists.
