The need for a new striker at Manchester United is visible to all as they are very obvious in the final third throughout the 2024/25 campaign.
Reuben Amorim’s team was able to find the backstage of the net, averaging 1.15 goals per match on 44 times on 38 Premier League excursions.
Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes finished the season as joint top scorers with eight goals registered.
Two centre-forward options, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, managed only seven league goals between them.
Given such forms, it is no surprise to anyone to see a hierarchy that prioritizes the movement of players in such departments.
This summer, the latest on United Hunt for United’s new attackers
Over the past few weeks, numerous names have been mentioned to fill the gap in Old Trafford strikers, but no deal has been agreed to strengthen the Amorim aspect.
Hugo Ekitiké, Moise Kean, Aleksandar Mitrovic and others are all mentioned as potential summer signatures for The Red Devils, but attention appears to have been attracting attention elsewhere.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is the latest on their radar this summer, with Napoli Talisman expected to take care of Serie.
Their report claims that consultations have already been held for the 26-year-old star, after scoring on 37 loans in 2024/25, the club’s great option for the move to Old Trafford undoubtedly.
He also said that after refusing to move to Saudi Arabia, his priority is to switch to the Premier League, with the Red Devils likely moving before Queue for his signature.
Why United’s latest targets are better signing than gyoker
Viktor Gyoker has been a solid player on United’s radar for the past few months and, of course, was given a stint under his previous Amorim.
The Swedes scored 54 goals in 52 appearances in the campaign, arguably one of Europe’s hottest prospects, with Arsenal also taking part in the race for his services.
Earlier this week, the class contacted the 27-year-old representative via a switch to the Premier League, and it was reported that the £55 million relocation fee had been suspended.
While there is no doubt that such goalscoring records will improve the situation at the manager’s disposal, he has never introduced his talent in the top five leagues of Europe, poses a potential risk given his price.
Osimhen was successful in such a division, scoring 65 league goals in five seasons as a regular on the first team against Napoli. He is truly one of the great forwards, and European football expert Zach Roy suggests he is already “one of the best strikers of the century.”
Comparing statistics from ongoing campaigns, Nigerians can outperform him in many key areas, further supporting why he is a better addition.
He may have registered fewer goals than ever before, but he carved a higher goal per shot at the target rating, highlighting his clinical edge within the last third.
How will Osimhen and Gyoker compare in 2024/25? | ||
|---|---|---|
Statistics (per 90) | Oshimen | gyoker |
The game has been played | 30 | 33 |
Goals and Assistance | 31 | 46 |
Target shot | 2.2 | 2 |
Goals for each target shot | 0.4 | 0.3 |
The air won | 4.3 | 0.6 |
Aerial success rate | 64% | 30% |
Take-on success | 60% | 27% |
Statistics via FBREF | ||
He also handed Amorim an all-around option that would allow him to gain more air, complete more take-ons, and take United to the next level throughout 2025/26.
Either pair will be giving the club the charm they’ve been craving for the last few months, but it’s crucial that such a large sum of money will be spent and the right man arrives in the coming months.
The statistics produced and previous experiences in Europe make it clear that Nigerians are a better choice and will push them in the right direction and return to their previous glory.
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