Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand insists the Red Devils need a new centre forward and ‘wouldn’t be disappointed’ if they were to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli next season.
The impact of Osimhen’s performances for Napoli continues to make headlines, particularly linking him with a move away from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Rumours regarding a switch to the Premier League, specifically to Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United, are ubiquitous at the moment and United legend Rio Ferdinand is the latest to have his say on the unstoppable Nigerian.
The Partenopei centre-forward is one of the hottest properties on the market and potential suitors have been lining up for months already.
Assessing United’s current striking options, Ferdinand noted that they are in desperate need of reinforcements despite their activity in the most recent transfer window.
“I think United are looking to sign a striker, there’s no secrets around it,” he explained as quoted by Manchester Evening News.
“Wout Weghorst was maybe a short-term option, although I think he has offered a lot and is doing everything that the manager would have wanted.
“There are two options that jump out at you. I think Victor Osimhen, in terms of form and being that out-and-out number nine striker, is arguably in better form than anyone in the world at the moment.”
The other option Ferdinand referenced is Harry Kane, who’s contract with Tottenham Hotspur is set to expire at the end of the 2023-24 season.
As reported in the Manchester Evening News, United have made signing a world class striker one of their highest priorities for the summer transfer window.
On his current form, Osimhen would likely be an immediate improvement on United’s current available options.