Ex-Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes Victor Osimhen would be a great addition for his former club if they are able to negotiate a deal.

The Nigerian international was in talks to join Chelsea before moving to Galatasaray last month and, speaking to cryptocasinosuk.net, Saha said Osimhen “would instantly improve the team” if he ended up signing for the Red Devils:

“It would be a difficult signing to make, but I think he is exactly the type of player that Manchester United need and that is a striker like Victor Osimhen. I don’t know if it’’s a realistic option because he is on loan at Galatasaray, but if you’re talking about a proven goal scorer with pedigree, he is the man.”

“He would instantly improve the team. If you signed Osimhen, you’re not signing potential. You know exactly what he is going to give you. A striker like Osimhen is exactly the kind of signing that Manchester United need to make. If it takes a lot of money, and it will to sign Osimhen, you go and do it.”

Saha says the addition of someone of Osimhen’s stature would make up for the decision not to pursue Harry Kane:

“I think that Manchester United should have broken the bank and signed Harry Kane two seasons ago. He’s a player that you should be willing to break the bank for because you know that he will score at least 30 goals and he’s a wonderful professional for the next generation to learn from.”

“I’m not here to give the Manchester United Sporting Directors a lesson in who to sign, and I know it’s a new team since then, but if you want to take the club on an upward trajectory, if you want to win the Premier League, then you need a striker with the profile of Kane or Victor Osimhen.”

Osimhen can move in January

Although the forward has joined Galatasaray on loan for the rest of the season, reports in Turkey have suggested that there is a break clause, allowing him to join a specific number of clubs during the January transfer window.

Whether United is on that list, it isn’t clear, but it does raise the prospect of Osimhen moving to the Premier League in the New Year.

United’s transfer strategy has changed under new ownership

While there is no doubt that Osimhen would have been a target for the club if the Glazers were still in control, INEOS and their recruitment team have decided on a different approach.

They did bring in a new striker during the summer transfer window but it is fair to say that Joshua Zirkzee is a work in progress, along with Rasmus Hojlund.

Even though Saha is correct that Osimhen is superior to both of these players, he would also hinder their development.

Find out who is in Manchester United’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season here