Osimhen will rather be a Devil than a Gunner, assures fans of fitness

Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen would rather play for the Red Devil Manchester United than join their North London rival Arsenal also called Gunners.

The Nigerian has impressed since joining the Serie A side from Lille in 2020 – scoring 25 goals in 55 games. He netted 10 times in his debut season and has 15 to his name in the current campaign. 

According to Corriere dello Sport journalist Antonio Giordano, Osimhen would reject a move not only to Arsenal but Newcastle United, if United came forward with an offer.

“Osimhen is followed by half the world and it is true that Newcastle showed €100 million in January,” Giordano said, as quoted by TEAMtalk. “But, in my opinion, if the English club returns, the Nigerian will not go.

“Meanwhile, Arsenal never stopped following him and, surprisingly, Manchester United.

“In the personal imagination of a 23-year-old player, United are a temptation and if the Red Devils can reach certain figures, history reaches us those certain operations must be done.

 “Otherwise, you find yourself as in the case of Allan, who was about to go to PSG and never went there. At certain figures it is madness not to sell.”

Even without guaranteed Champions League football, Europe’s top prospects want to come to Manchester United, which is incredible news for the next manager.

This comes down to whether the new manager wants to sign a fully blossomed centre-forward or a 23-year-old with the potential to be one of the best.

Osimhen sustained a thigh injury during Thursday’s training session but reassured Napoli fans that he’d be available against Fiorentina on Sunday.

He was forced off the pitch early during a training session at Castel Volturno. Napoli reported in an official statement that Osimhen had suffered an injury to his left thigh, causing concern over the striker’s availability for the upcoming home game with Fiorentina.

However, the 23-year-old reassured the Partenopei fans with an Instagram story where he said he’d be available against Fiorentina on Sunday.

“Dear Napeolitans, see you guys on Sunday,” the striker wrote.

Osimhen has played a key role for Napoli this season, scoring 15 goals in 25 appearances across all competitions. He spent nearly two months on the sidelines due to a cheekbone injury and is now playing with a protective mask.

Napoli are just one point behind table leaders Milan with seven points remaining. They’ve won the Scudetto twice in their history, the last time in 1989-90.

Napoli confirmed Thursday morning that exams undergone by Osimhen have ruled out injuries so the striker will be available against Fiorentina.

“After complaining of a feeling of discomfort during training yesterday Victor Osimhen was seen to by the club’s medical staff. The Nigerian forward underwent tests and it was determined that he hadn’t suffered an injury,” they said in a statement.

“Today Osimhen followed a personalised schedule in training, covering gym and pitch work.”