Ferdinand who attested to Osimhen’s ability to score goals, however, felt a move for Harry Kane is a safer option for United
By Kehinde Okeowo
Pundit and former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has told his old club that they would be taking a risk if they sign Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen this summer.
The ex-England international made this known during the latest edition of his VIBE with Five podcast.
Osimhen, whose 23 league goals for the Serie A club this season helped them in winning the third league title, has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.
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However, despite his performance in the Italian league this season, Ferdinand still has reservations about the Super Eagles striker’s ability to perform in England’s top flight.
Speaking about the move, the Red Devils legend attested to Osimhen’s ability to score goals, but felt a move for Kane is a safer option for Man United.
He said: “Osimhen is a different kettle of fish. He’s 24, he’s scored goals in France and now in Italy. Won the league (in Italy) and knows how to win leagues.
“He’s been a No.9 at a dominant team in the football league. Is that transferable to the Premier League? No one knows that. That’s the chance United would have to take on him.
“That’s the only risk I see. He doesn’t know the league – that’s it. Ability wise and profile, goalscoring, he ticks every box, but there is an unknown factor in does he know how to play in the Premier League. Can he adapt to the Premier League?
“But I wouldn’t see that as a big risk. I’d take either of those two and I’d be happy but the one thing with Kane, he guarantees you 20 or 25 goals a season. There’s no doubt in your mind he gets that when he comes to Man Utd,”