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title: "Manchester United: Red Devils make contact over Victor Osimhen move"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-transfer-news-contact-victor-osimhen-move/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Manchester United News"
published: "2022-05-13T10:35:16Z"
modified: "2022-05-13T10:35:16Z"
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# Manchester United: Red Devils make contact over Victor Osimhen move

**[Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) have asked for ‘official information’ regarding a possible mega-money move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.**

### The Lowdown: Cavani set to depart

Erik ten Hag looks set to be extremely busy this summer when it comes to incomings and outgoings and appear to be in the market for a marquee forward.

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A number of players are out of [contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/kader/verein/985) at Old Trafford at the end of June, including Edinson Cavani, who looks set to [leave](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/mar/03/edinson-cavani-set-for-manchester-united-exit-and-targets-la-liga-move#:~:text=Edinson%20Cavani%20is%20set%20to,another%20of%20Europe's%20major%20leagues.) after two seasons in Manchester.

Osimhen, who former United striker Odion Ighalo described as [‘the future’](https://www.footballfancast.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/newcastle-osimhen-napoli-premier-league-howe), seems to be a forward on Ten Hag’s radar, but it could be an expensive transfer.

### The Latest: Osimhen update

[Sports Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/man-united-asked-official-information-strikers-price-red-devils-lead-race/) relayed an update from [Corriere dello Sport](https://www.corrieredellosport.it/) regarding United and Osimhen. They claim that United are in the lead for the Nigerian’s signature and have now asked for ‘official information’ on a figure.

Napoli have reportedly told United that there is a €110m (£93.6m) starting point, with the Serie A side not willing to go below €100m (£85.1m).

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### The Verdict: A lot of money…

United are [reportedly](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1607978/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Erik-ten-Hag-free-agent-market-John-Murtough-Premier-League) willing to hand Ten Hag a £100m budget and are keen on looking at potential free agents. Therefore, spending a large percentage of his budget on Osimhen may not be the best idea.

Barcelona midfielder [Frenkie de Jong](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12611406/man-utd-transfer-news-barcelonas-frenkie-de-jong-a-midfield-target-for-erik-ten-hag) is expected to be a major target, and while Cristiano Ronaldo could be the only [centre-forward](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/kader/verein/985) available to Ten Hag when he arrives, should Cavani depart, splashing the entire remaining budget on Osimhen would leave the squad bare in other areas.

A major rebuild at Old Trafford is required and the club are seemingly extremely keen on signing [de Jong](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12611406/man-utd-transfer-news-barcelonas-frenkie-de-jong-a-midfield-target-for-erik-ten-hag), so pursuing someone like [Paulo Dybala](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/statistik/endendevertraege) on a free transfer instead of Osimhen for £90m+ could be a wiser move.

***In other news: [Man Utd now working to sign ‘underrated’ defender in £38.5m move; offer ‘imminent’](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/manchester-united-goncalo-inacio-offer-transfer-news/)***