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Man United backed to 'make real statement of intent' after Victor Osimhen update - pundit
Paul Robinson is adamant Napoli striker Victor Osimhen would be a success at Man United.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Spurs and England number one said it “would be a real statement if intent” if the Red Devils signed the 24-year-old.
Man United are on the hunt for a centre-forward ahead of the summer transfer window.
Erik ten Hag’s side signed Wout Weghorst on loan in January but he is only seen as a short-term solution up top.
According to talkSPORT (10 February), United and Chelsea are set to battle it out for Osimhen in the summer.
The centre-forward has been in sensational form this season, helping Napoli open up a 13 point lead at the top of Serie A.
When asked by Football Insider for his assessment of the news, Robinson said: “Osimhen is a world-class striker.
“He is doing incredible things at Napoli this year. They will win the league this year. There is no doubt about it and Osmihen has been a big part of that.
“Napoli will do well to hold onto their players because there is a lot of admiration around Europe for them.
“Man United need to sign a top centre-forward. Osimhen would be a real statement of intent. It would show that they are ready to go onto the next level and compete for the major trophies.
“Osimhen is a brilliant, brilliant striker. I think he would do really well in the Premier League.”
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