Napoli chief makes blunt Victor Osimhen transfer point amid Manchester United interest

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has once again reiterated his stance on Victor Osimhen, insisting the striker is not for sale.

Osimhen attracted widespread transfer interest following an outstanding season with Napoli. The Nigerian international scored 26 goals in 32 Serie A appearances as Luciano Spalletti's side won a first league title since 1990.

Manchester United were one of several top clubs to have held an interest in the 24-year-old, with manager Erik ten Hag desperate to add more goals to his squad. However the Dutchman seems to have moved on quickly after learning of Napoli's £100million-plus price-tag.

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With his striker contracted to the club for another two years, De Laurentiis has remained stubborn in refusing to entertain any offers. And the Napoli chief has maintained his stance.

"We will see Victor Osimhen wearing our shirt next season, that’s for sure," he told Sky Italy. "Then if a more than indecent proposal arrives, we will move on and find another top talent as we did with [Kvicha] Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen."

It seems De Laurentiis will have little issue with keeping Osimhen in Naples, with the striker suggesting last week that he will happily stay at the club.

"There's no better place to be than this place," he told Soccernet. "I am so happy I made the right choice by coming here. And achieving this kind of greatness with the Neapolitans is something that I will wake up and always smile about."

United look to have moved on from their top-bracket targets Osimhen and Harry Kane after receiving no