{"id":1424,"date":"2026-06-03T11:08:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/godwin-okpara-urges-victor-osimhen-to-join-manchester-united\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T11:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:08:20","slug":"godwin-okpara-urges-victor-osimhen-to-join-manchester-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/godwin-okpara-urges-victor-osimhen-to-join-manchester-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Godwin Okpara Urges Victor Osimhen to Join Manchester United"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former Nigeria international and Paris Saint-Germain defender Godwin Okpara believes Victor Osimhen\u2019s next step should be Manchester United, dismissing reports that have linked the striker with moves to Arsenal, Real Madrid and Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p>Osimhen\u2019s future has become a constant talking point across European football, with the forward widely expected to leave Galatasaray in the months ahead. Yet Okpara is confident the choice is straightforward, arguing that United offer the right environment for a player with Osimhen\u2019s impact in front of goal.<\/p>\n<p>The former Super Eagles defender says the way Manchester United have been developing their play under Michael Carrick matches the strengths that have made Osimhen such a difficult attacker to manage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor me, I would prefer him to go to Manchester United,\u201d Okpara told Soccernet, as relayed by Goal. \u201cHe has already played in Belgium, France and Italy. Now, what comes next? If he can\u2019t go to Spain, why not England?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cManchester United is the best place for him because he will enjoy his football there. The way he plays will fit perfectly into the Manchester United team. It would be the ideal platform for him to showcase his talents. 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