Ferdinand insists £121m striker will ‘100% come to Man Utd’ as Wilcox bends to Carrick demand
Will Ford Rio Ferdinand during his role as a television pundit.
Rio Ferdinand insists Victor Osimhen would “100% come to Manchester United” if the Red Devils pushed for his signing.
Osimhenhas long been linked with a move to Old Trafford and the Premier League in general but signed a four-year deal with Galatasaray in the summer, making his loan move from Napoli permanent for £65m.
He’s scored 49 goals in 57 games for the Turkish giants and has scored an abundance of goals wherever he’s been, in stark contrast to the goal-shy strikers at Manchester United in the last few years.
READ MORE: Big Weekend: Man United v Man City, Wolves, Watkins, Dyche, Real Madrid
Well aware of the quality of their asset, Galatasaray have slapped a €14om (£121m) price tag on Osimhen, which is surely beyond the reach of United, who signed Benjamin Sesko in the summer for £74m.
But in conversation with Asamoah Gyan on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel, Ferdinand insisted that Osimhen would jump at the chance to play for United if they offered him the chance.
“Victor Osimhen, he loves scoring goals, he plays with his heart, and gives everything. I’m surprised big clubs didn’t go for him in this transfer window. Hopefully, I’m feeling Manchester United too, only if he wants to come because of their history and everything,” Gyan said.
Ferdinand then responded, “Osimhen will come to United, if United offer to take Osimhen, he would go, 100%.”
“That is the type of striker we need right now, we have Mbeumo on the side doing what he needs to do,” Gyan then added in conclusion.
Reports have suggested that caretaker boss Michael Carrick looked set to have to make do with what he already has available to him in the United squad, but it was claimed on Thursday that Director of Football Jason Wilcox is prepared to sign a new left winger to bolster his options.
MORE MANCHESTER UNITED COVERAGE ON F365 * Carrick system to ‘expose’ Man Utd defender ‘covered’ under Amorim as young pair set for ‘huge opportunity’ * Gary Neville and Meulensteen agree on next permanent Man Utd boss who ‘ticks all four boxes’ *? Can Carrick revive Man Utd flop? ‘Not in a million years’ as Butt, Ferdinand stick boot in
Amorim’s 3-4-3 system with inverted wide players means the current squad is short of out-and-out wingers.
Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are the only natural wide forwards in the squad and are both right-sided, with the lack of options on the left seen as a ‘major problem’ by Carrick, according to Football Insider.
Matheus Cunha started on the left wing during Man United’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup, but is not seen as a long-term option in that position.
Amorim held talks with Antoine Semenyo at the end of last month before he decided to join Manchester City in a £65m deal, and although the United chiefs aren’t willing to spend that money on an alternative, a short-term deal is now on the cards.
The report states:
‘The Red Devils transfer team are now accelerating plans to land a new signing, preferably on loan given their financial situation, before the window closes.’
Manchester United Rio Ferdinand
Related Articles
James Wiles
The best F-ing England team ever features Rio Ferdinand and…
A FIFA fighter, fifties throwbacks and a fantastic nineties frontline. It’s the England F-Team and it features a couple of Ferdinands.
F365 Features Phil Foden Will Ford
Ferdinand explains how Arsenal’s ‘big issue’ was exposed by ‘best in the world’ by Man City
Ferdinand has explained how a “big issue” for Arsenal was exposed by the “best in the world” in the Carabao Cup final.
Arsenal Rio Ferdinand Lewis Oldham
Rio Ferdinand tells Man Utd to sign ‘wonderful’ PL star over Newcastle pair for two reasons
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has urged his former club to snub Newcastle United pair Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali for an alternative.
Manchester United Bruno Guimaraes Lewis Oldham
Ferdinand names Arsenal star who could ‘be gone’ after Dowman emergence – ‘it’s mad’
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has explained why he thinks an Arsenal star “might be gone” from the Premier League giants soon.
Arsenal Martin Odegaard Will Ford
Lammens hits out at Man Utd teammates as Rio Ferdinand slams Newcastle display
Senne Lammens hit out at “every aspect” of Manchester United’s display against Newcastle and Rio Ferdinand wasn’t impressed either.
Manchester United Rio Ferdinand Lewis Oldham
Tom Brady joins Rio Ferdinand in revealing himself as another shill for ‘man of the people’ Infantino
Birmingham City minority stakeholder Tom Brady has joined Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand in exposing himself as another shill for Gianni Infantino.
Birmingham City Gianni Infantino
Latest Football News
Tottenham player-manager one of seven interim ‘options’ to replace Igor Tudor
Ben Davies Harry Redknapp
Tottenham next manager timeframe revealed after Tudor exit as ‘Spurs man’ backed
Igor Tudor
Tottenham confirm Igor Tudor exit and tease ‘new Head Coach’
Igor Tudor Roberto De Zerbi
‘Not Harvard English’ – Toni Kroos confused by Geordie accent as brother Felix hails Newcastle ‘summer’
Toni Kroos
Hungary manager hits out at Arne Slot ‘nonsense’ after telling Liverpool boss ‘not to interfere’
Arne Slot Mailbox
Man Utd ‘in purgatory’ under Carrick as Klopp ‘logic’ dispels top replacement doubts
Michael Carrick
Carrick in or out? Man Utd would be stupid to rush manager decision
Michael Carrick Popular
Rashford, Foden, Gordon to Liverpool proposed as Salah debate rages on
Mohamed Salah Popular
Mo Salah is no Luis Suarez; the Liverpool fan verdict is in
Mohamed Salah Popular Premier League Table Full Table
#
TEAM
P
W
D
L
GD
PTS
View More
Mediawatch
Arsenal star ‘called out’ as Spurs handed ‘huge boost’ and World Cup ‘nightmare’ emerges
Viktor Gyokeres
Arsenal face summer ‘transfer conundrum’ as Mo Salah ‘dream club’ revealed
Mohamed Salah Popular
Salah exit prompts ‘genuine concern’ about Premier League as two Liverpool mysteries solved
Mo Salah Popular
Arsenal season starting to unravel as ‘injury crisis’ hits at ‘worst possible time’
Copyright Notice: The content of this article is contributed by Internet users. The views only represent the author. This site only provides information storage services and does not own ownership or bear relevant legal responsibilities. If you find any suspected infringement or illegal content, please contact us. We will delete it immediately after verification.