Romano reveals Man Utd transfer ‘100% approved’ as Osimhen rumours grow

Robin Bairner

Updated: 20 May 2024 14:03 BST
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Michael Olise is a transfer target that Manchester United have “100% approved”, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Crystal Palace winger Olise is one of the most wanted players in the Premier League, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Aston Villa following the 22-year-old.

The 22-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable campaign at Selhurst Park, thrusting himself into the spotlight with 10 goals and six assists in a season that was hampered by injury.

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STATS

Michael Olise

AM (CR), M (R)

C. Palace

Michael Olise

AM (CR), M (R)

C. Palace

17

Games
9

Goals
4

Assists

A hamstring problem saw Olise restricted to only 19 appearances, yet these were so successful that major teams are queuing up to sign the former France U21 attacker.

Romano has explained that the Red Devils are lining up a move for the winger – but he stresses that there is much that could still go wrong given the interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and others.

“Michael Olise is 100% approved internally, across the new footballing department. There will be competition for him this summer, which may not make any deal for him a quick one,” Romano told the United Stand.

So we can expect to see some type of move from Man Utd, but whether it is strong enough to overcome Chelsea or Arsenal is not clear.

Man Utd want Osimhen

Manchester United are monitoring Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to Corriere dello Sport.

Napoli are insistent that the Nigeria international will not leave for significantly less than his release clause, which is believed to be in the region of €130 million, potentially making him one of the biggest transfers in history.

Current ETV

Victor Osimhen

F (CRL)

Napoli

Victor Osimhen

F (CRL)

Napoli

ETV Range

€54.4M - €90.6M

“The idea is that whatever happens, it will be an operation that will significantly breech the whatever happens, it will be an operation that will significantly breech the €100m ceiling,” Correire dello Sport claims.

Chelsea and PSG are also tracking the forward, although after a relatively disappointing return of 17 goals in 31 games this season, it remains to be seen whether either is willing to invest that type of sum in him.