Napoli lower Osimhen asking price to £85m

• Published On: 25 June 2024 at 19:41

In an attempt to cash in on the Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen this summer, Napoli is reportedly open to offers in the neighbourhood of £85 million as opposed to the original £100 million release clause. This information is based on Calcio Mercato.

According to additional Italian reports, the Serie A team would consent to a player-swap agreement with Manchester United, allowing Mason Greenwood to join the former Serie A winners while Osimhen would go the other way.

Despite the fact that the rape accusations against Greenwood were dropped last year, Manchester United is eager to trade the player in the summer. The 22-year-old winger has been linked to numerous teams, including Juventus, Lazio, and Napoli, after performing well on loan at Spanish La Liga team Getafe, where he won the team's Player of the Season title.

Due to their interest in signing Osimhen, Manchester United may think about incorporating Greenwood in a part-exchange deal. Giovanni Manna, the Sporting Director of Napoli, is rumoured to have a positive view of Greenwood.

Osimhen is itching to play in the Premier League, but none of the clubs seem willing to activate his £100 million release clause, even if Arsenal, Chelsea, and United are interested.

Napoli may need to soften their hard position on the release clause if they want to consent to Osimhen's move to the Premier League. Obtaining the money in addition to the Greenwood offer might be advantageous to both sides.

According to La Repubblica, which cited Spazio Napoli, the Red Devils might start a major conversation with Aurelio De Laurentiis' team.


The newspaper's in-depth analysis is provided here, translated from Italian to English by Google Translate.

Napoli is open to a technological equivalent in order to reduce the "cash" and realise a significant financial gain. Giovanni Manna, the sporting director, has a clear affection for Mason Greenwood. The brilliant striker, who had clearly delayed his progress at Old Trafford due to allegations of rape and domestic abuse, has made a comeback in Getafe.

"Juventus and Lazio are pursuing him because they see an opening." Despite his alleged withdrawal from his fiancée, with whom he eventually reconciled and had a child, United has chosen not to pursue a relationship with him, and his contract, which expires in 2025, demands an immediate transfer. The English team's actions will be carefully watched; this is most likely Osimhen's final opportunity to play in the Premier League.