Football legend, Rio Ferdinand has urged his former club Manchester United to sign Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, warning that he would be “disappointed” if the Napoli striker ends up at Galatasaray rather than Old Trafford.
Speaking in a chat with tennis star Nick Kyrgios on talkSPORT, Ferdinand emphasized the urgent need for Manchester United to reinforce their attack after missing out on Viktor Gyökeres, who is set to seal a move to Arsenal.
“Osimhen knows how to score goals at the top level,” Ferdinand stated.
Reports suggest Galatasaray have submitted a £50 million bid for the Nigerian international, a fee Ferdinand described as “absolute peanuts” in the modern transfer market.
“I will be disappointed if Osimhen goes to Galatasaray for that type of money when Man United are crying out for a number 9,” he added.
Ferdinand also went to claim that if United managed to secure Osimhen, he would feel far more confident about the club’s attacking prospects in the upcoming season.
“But if Man United got Osimhen, then I wouldn’t be too concerned.”
