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Victor Osimhen has given a direct response to the rumours linking him with Manchester United as speculation over his future at Napoli continues.

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The Nigerian striker is currently enjoying a prolific campaign at Napoli, with his latest stellar display coming against Eintracht Frankfurt in a round of 16 Champions League tie.

Osimhen scored twice in a 3-0 second-leg win over the German side to take his overall tally for the season to 23 goals in 28 appearances.

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Also, he is now being touted for a big-money summer transfer.

Manchester United are among the clubs who have been linked with Osimhen. Indeed, the 24-year-old is ruling nothing out when it comes to his future beyond the 2022-23 campaign.

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When asked to respond to United’s reported interest in his services, Osimhen told Sport 1: “I don’t know what the future holds. I think I’m on the right track”.

“At the end of the season, I will sit down with my agents and discuss everything.

“I will also be in talks with the club.

“I am incredibly grateful to Naples.

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“We will find a good solution together”.

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Although United and a host of other top-tier European clubs are eager to snatch Victor Osimhen from Napoli, the club’s sporting director, Cristian Giuntoli, remains calm.

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He has confirmed Napoli will try and extend Osimhen’s contract beyond its 2025 expiry date, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Kim Min-Jae also in line for new deals.

“They’ve got long-term deals, we’re not in a rush.

“We will be on it in the summer,” Giuntoli told reporters.


What’s Next For Napoli And Manchester United?

Luciano Spalletti’s men will be back in action on Sunday away at Torin, as they seek an extension of their 18-point lead at the top of the Serie A table.

United are due to host Fulham in an FA Cup quarter-final encounter on the same day.

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