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Manchester United and Chelsea handed Victor Osimhen boost as Bayern Munich CEO reveals concerns

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Published 14:33 10 May 2023 GMT+1

Manchester United and Chelsea handed Victor Osimhen boost as Bayern Munich CEO reveals concerns

Man Utd and Chelsea have been handed a Victor Osimhen boost.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

Manchester United and Chelsea have been handed a boost in their reported pursuit of Victor Osimhen after comments made by Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn.

Both United and Chelsea have been heavily linked with a summer move for the 24-year-old striker, whose 23 goals this term will likely be enough to win him the Serie A Golden Boot award.

The Nigerian has played a significant part in Napoli winning the Scudetto for the first time since 1990, which they did so with five games to spare after a 1-1 draw with Udinese.

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He is reportedly high on United's shortlist amid their keen interest in Tottenham star Harry Kane, while he has also been linked with a move to Chelsea as the Blues search for a new striker.

According to the Daily Mail, United are eyeing an £130 million deal for Osimhen - but that appears to be too much for Bayern, with their former goalkeeper and current chief executive Kahn speaking out about a potential move.

Oliver Kahn on Osimhen transfer

Speaking to German outlet BILD (quotes via iMiaSanMia), the Euro 1996 winner explained: "When speaking about such a fee [the rumoured €150m asking price for Osimhen], we have to ask the question: Does this player give you a guarantee for this money? That would definitely be a big risk."

Kahn also refused to speak about rumoured Bayern targets Kane and Randal Kolo Muani, before addressing the need for a new centre forward this summer: "We're considering the topic of a striker. But we shouldn't forget that we scored 83 goals in the Bundesliga, more than any other team. That shows our current squad can score many goals."

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His comments are similar to those made by the club's financial officer, Michael Diederich, last month.

Speaking about a potential nine-figure transfer fee for Kane last month, he stated (quotes via Goal): "I don't rule anything out, but can afford such a transfer and do we want such a transfer? We have to keep an eye on our profitability.

Those comments will hand a boost to United and Chelsea, who may be involved in a one-on-one battle for Osimhen's signature should they launch offers to sign him - and Napoli agree to sell.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy / Christian Santi/Alamy Live News / dpa/Alamy Live News / Gonzales Photo/Alamy Live News

Topics: Victor Osimhen, Manchester United, Chelsea, Premier League, Bayern Munich, Napoli, Transfers

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

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