“I think he scores wherever he goes.” – Rio Ferdinand Tells Man United to Sign Victor Osimhen at All Costs
by Devesh Jaganath | by Cydias Aujard
Ferdinand Urges Man United To Sign Osimhen this Summer
The 2024-25 season has been Manchester United’s worst in the Premier League era, with the Red Devils currently languishing in 14th place, with just 38 points heading into the final five matches of the campaign.
United suffered their 15th defeat of the season - their most in a single EPL campaign - this past weekend, when they failed to find the back of the net and lost 1-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford, much to the frustration of the home crowd.
One of the major contributors to the Red Devils' downward spiral this term has been a lack of attacking output, with the team having scored only 38 goals to date, which is the sixth-worst tally in the top flight behind the bottom three teams, as well as Everton and West Ham United.
While a lack of creativity is also a major issue, Norwegian international Rasmus Hojlund has endured a very difficult season, scoring just three goals in 28 matches, while Joshua Zirkzee has three in 32 games and is now ruled out for the rest of the campaign due to injury.
Reports in recent weeks have suggested that Ipswich Town centre-forward Liam Delap is the front-runner to move to Old Trafford next season, but Rio Ferdinand believes that the Red Devils need a tried and tested striker to bolster their attack. He said:
"If I am Man United, Victor Osimhen comes to Man United next year. I want someone who knows their way around a football pitch at the elite level and knows how to score at the elite level consistently. Osimhen has done that. I want here and now. Yes, Osimhen has not played in the Premier League but I don’t care. I think he scores wherever he goes."
The Super Eagles frontman has been in sensational form since joining Turkish giants Galatasaray on loan from Napoli. He is currently the top scorer in the Super Lig with 21 goals in 25 games, and is being linked to a host of Premier League sides at present, including Arsenal.
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Osimhen to Replace Garnacho At Man United Next Season?
While Ferdinand made clear his reasons for Man United’s need to bring in an elite-level attacker next term, he also suggested that the club allow Alejandro Garnacho to move in the opposite direction in order to make the deal happen.
Napoli and the Red Devils have a good business relationship, with the Serie A side having bought Scott McTominay from the English giants at the start of the season, when they also indicated their interest in Garnacho.
It is understood that Gli Azzurri had even tabled a bid for the Argentine international ahead of the transfer deadline, but United turned down the offer as it failed to meet their evaluation of the 20-year-old winger.
Ferdinand went on to name a further three players whom he felt United need to sign in order to return to the upper echelons of the Premier League table, including Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, Wolves’ attacker Matheus Cunha, and Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong.
Man United’s next assignment is a trip to the Vitality Stadium to face Bournemouth on Sunday before their crucial Europa League semi-final tie against Athletic Bilbao, and you can check out our experts’ thoughts on those matches using our football predictions over the coming week!
