"Victor Osimhen is the one" — Manchester United Told to Sign Victor Osimhen Despite Benjamin Sesko’s Recent Form

Manchester United have been urged to make a move for Victor Osimhen this summer, despite signs that Benjamin Sesko is finally beginning to settle at Old Trafford.

The call comes from former United midfielder Nicky Butt, who believes the club may have repeated a familiar mistake by placing too much responsibility on another young striker too soon.

Sesko arrived from RB Leipzig in a big-money £73.7 million deal, with high expectations on his shoulders. However, his early months in England were far from smooth. The 20-year-old struggled to adapt to the pace and pressure of the Premier League, managing just two goals in his first 17 appearances across all competitions.

One moment, in particular, summed up his difficult start. During a Carabao Cup shoot-out defeat to lower-league side Grimsby, Sesko was handed the responsibility of taking the tenth penalty — a decision that drew heavy criticism from fans on social media when it didn’t go to plan.

At that stage, questions were already being asked about whether United had once again taken a gamble on potential rather than proven quality.

But football can change quickly.

Since the departure of Ruben Amorim as head coach, Sesko’s form has improved significantly. The striker has scored eight goals in his last 11 matches, including four in his last six Premier League games. His movement looks sharper, his confidence is growing, and he is starting to show why United invested so heavily in him.

For many fans, this recent run suggests the club may already have the striker they need.

However, Butt is not fully convinced.

Speaking to Paddy Power, he explained that while Sesko’s improvement is encouraging, it does not yet erase the bigger concern — that United are relying too heavily on young, developing forwards in high-pressure situations.

“It’s a difficult job to recruit players,” Butt said. “Maybe you go and find someone with potential but they keep doing that and it doesn’t quite work.”

He pointed to the similar case of Rasmus Højlund, who is currently on loan at Napoli. Like Sesko, Højlund arrived with promise but struggled to deliver consistently at the highest level.

“Sesko has not quite worked,” Butt added. “It’s the same mistake as Rasmus Højlund. A young, unproven striker, a lot of money, too much weight on his shoulders.”

While he acknowledged the striker’s recent performances, Butt made it clear that he does not yet see Sesko as a complete solution — especially for a club aiming to compete in the UEFA Champions League.

“He’s scored a few goals and done well over the last few weeks but he’s not been a roaring success,” Butt continued. “Sesko might be ready in two or three years but not right now — and definitely not in the Champions League.”

That concern leads directly to Butt’s main argument: Manchester United need a ready-made, elite striker — and Osimhen fits the profile perfectly.

Currently playing for Galatasaray, the Nigerian forward has built a reputation as one of the most complete strikers in world football. Known for his pace, strength, and ability to score different types of goals, Osimhen offers the kind of presence United have arguably lacked in recent seasons.

“I think he’d be the one,” Butt said. “You’d like to think that players from Turkish sides are gettable.”

His point highlights a key part of modern football recruitment — not just identifying top talent, but targeting players who are realistically available. With some elite strikers commanding fees well above £100 million, clubs must balance ambition with practicality.

“You’re wasting time on certain players that you’re not going to get if they cost £120 million,” Butt explained.

In Osimhen, he sees a player who ticks every box.

“He’s powerful, quick, he can run in behind, he’s strong, has got a good touch, can score different types of goals, he’s good in the air.”

From a tactical point of view, Osimhen would offer United something different. While Sesko is still developing his all-round game, Osimhen is already a finished product — capable of leading the line, stretching defences, and delivering consistently in big matches.

The bigger question, however, is whether signing Osimhen would block Sesko’s development — or actually help it.

There is a strong argument that bringing in an experienced striker could ease the pressure on Sesko, allowing him to grow without the burden of being the club’s main goal threat. On the other hand, it could limit his playing time just as he is starting to find form.