With another underwhelming season drawing to a close, Manchester United find themselves at a familiar crossroads. A major summer rebuild is inevitable, and at the top of the agenda is solving a problem that’s haunted Old Trafford since the departure of Robin van Persie: the striker position.
While several forwards have been linked, fans and pundits alike are rallying around one name with increasing urgency—Victor Osimhen.
The 26-year-old Nigerian international, currently lighting up the Turkish Super Lig with Galatasaray, is a modern striker in every sense: fast, powerful, dominant in the air, and a relentless goal poacher. With 21 goals and 4 assists in just 24 appearances, he isn’t just in form—he’s in his prime.
Yet despite his undeniable pedigree, Osimhen’s name is too often left out of conversations dominated by unproven talents like Liam Delap or Benjamin Sesko. “If he were French, the respect would come automatically,” one fan lamented, pointing to what many see as a frustrating pattern of African players being undervalued on the global stage.
“Osimhen is the complete package,” said another supporter. “His movement in the box is elite. He doesn’t need a perfect cross—he attacks the ball. He lives to score goals. That’s exactly what United need.”
For a club that’s repeatedly gambled on ‘project’ strikers, Osimhen offers something different: guaranteed goals and a fear factor that defenders respect. His presence would instantly elevate United’s frontline—and with players like Harry Amass delivering dangerous balls into the box, Osimhen could thrive.
The alternatives? Ryan Cherki, Matheus Cunha, and Liam Delap have all been floated. In scenarios where the budget is tight, fans suggest a pragmatic approach: sign Cherki for creativity and Delap for potential. But make no mistake—none of them offer what Osimhen brings.
According to sources close to the player, an agreement is already in place between Osimhen and Manchester United. If true, this would mark the club’s most decisive forward signing since Zlatan Ibrahimović.
The calls are getting louder:
“No more babysitting. Get me an elite striker who gets angry when he doesn’t score.”
“Osimhen is the only world-beater on the market. Stop disrespecting him.”
For Manchester United, this is more than a transfer. It’s a statement. And in a season defined by missed opportunities, not signing Osimhen would be the biggest miss of all.
