MANCHESTER UNITED fans have gone wild after being given a huge boost in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen.
That’s after the Red Devils reportedly made an enquiry to hire Napoli sporting director Christian Giuntoli.
United boss Erik ten Hag has made no secret of his desire to sign a world-class striker this summer.
And 27-goal Osimhen fits the bill perfectly after firing Napoli to their first Serie A title in 30 years.
It’s believed Napoli want an eye-watering £150million to sell their star player.
But United could look to smooth the path by first landing Napoli’s highly-respected transfer guru Giuntoli.
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The Italian has been hiring and firing in Naples since 2015, building exciting projects for managers including Maurizio Sarri and Carlo Ancelotti.
But Giuntoli’s work over the past few years finally paid dividends this term, with the likes of Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia playing key roles in Luciano Spalletti’s dominant title victory.
United are said to be impressed by Giuntoli’s work, and they have now opened initial talks with Napoli over bringing him to England.
The super scout is out of contract in 2024.
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And Tuttomercatoweb claims United are eager to find out whether Giuntoli is interested in a new challenge abroad.
Before Napoli, he enjoyed success as Director of Football with Italian minnows Carpi, helping them win several promotions while making huge profits on player sales.
Giuntoli famously discovered striker Kevin Lasagna while he was playing in Serie D, signing the eventual seven-time Italy international for only £20,000.
Just months later, Giuntoli sold Lasagna to Serie A side Udinese for £4million, sealing his reputation as a bargain hunter and master negotiator.
And United fans were left excited by the claims, with one saying: “I am here for this.”
Another declared: “If he found Kvaratskhelia then bring him in.”
One added: “Please make this true.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
