Manchester United appears to be in pole position to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as Erik ten Hag looks to revitalise his attacking options ahead of his first campaign in charge of the side.
What’s the word?
According to reports via Sport Witness, Man United are leading the race to sign the Napoli frontman in a hope that it will bolster their attacking arsenal next season.
One journalist stated that if Napoli were to receive an offer of €100m (£85m) then it would be considered.
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United could face competition from fellow Premier League side Newcastle for the striker's signature and a battle will surely take place during the summer transfer window.
Ten Hag surely buzzing
It's no secret that Man United have had a terrible campaign, with the club slipping further and further from the Premier League title as the years go on, the new manager has a massive job on his hands.
Thus, the idea of signing Osimhen will surely leave the Dutchman buzzing with excitement.
From a team that used to have world-class forwards in abundance, the decline of the Red Devils' frontline has been painful. Out of all the forward options, only Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more than ten goals (24) during this season and this is a problem that ten Hag needs to solve quickly, otherwise it could be a tough start for the new man.
Osimhen could be the ideal solution, with the striker bagging 18 goals in just 31 appearances in Serie A and the Europa League.
Compared to positional peers in the big five leagues, Osimhen features in the 95th percentile for total shots per 90 minutes (3.85) and the 90th percentile for touches in the opposition box (7.08).
This proves that he is a constant attacking threat and is more often than not, present in the opposition area to cause chaos.
Having been described as a “thoroughbred bomber” by Napoli head coach Luciano Spalletti, it's clear to see the 23-year-old has a bright future.
If Manchester United are serious about making progress next season, signing the Nigeria international will go a long way to aid the cause.