Butt urges Man Utd to sign Osimhen to support Sesko
Former Manchester United star Nicky Butt has advised his old club to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray in the upcoming summer transfer window. Butt, quoted by the Mirror UK, believes Osimhen’s physical presence and playing style make him ideal for the Premier League and could elevate current striker Benjamin Sesko’s game.
"I don’t think Sesko can carry the club up front on his own, they will need another no9," Butt said. He argues Osimhen is not meant to replace Sesko but to complement him, bringing power, pace, aerial ability, and versatility in front of goal. While acknowledging Osimhen lacks Premier League experience, Butt stresses his physicality suits England’s top flight.
Osimhen, currently at Galatasaray after a high-profile move from Napoli, is described by Butt as powerful, quick, strong in the air, and capable of scoring various types of goals. Butt also suggests Turkish-based players are generally more attainable for English clubs.
This is speculative transfer analysis, not a confirmed pursuit. For Nigerian football fans, the discussion centers on whether Osimhen—already a key player for the Super Eagles—would thrive in the physically demanding EPL and how a move might impact both his international form and Man Utd’s attacking options next season.
Do you think Osimhen would succeed at Manchester United, or is the Premier League a step too far right now?