Former centre-back Rio Ferdinand has reiterated his wish for Manchester United to try and sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen ahead of this evening's 11pm transfer deadline.

United are desperate to add to their attacking options ahead of the window slamming shut and are understood to be considering Chelsea ace Christopher Nkunku and Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich.

United's attacking department is much weaker than it was at the start of the window after allowing Marcus Rashford, Ethan Wheatley and Antony to leave on loan. It is understood any move for a new attacker would be a loan deal.

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United are desperately short on firepower amid the ongoing struggles being experienced by Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. Between them, the duo have scored just one goal in their last 29 appearances combined.

United have been linked with Osimhen at various junctures in the past and Ferdinand would like to see the club attempt to sign him on deadline day, despite him currently being out on loan at Turkish club Galatasaray.

Responding to a United supporter who had commented on United's need for a striker on a live stream Ferdinand was hosting, the former centre-back said: "I 100 per cent agree with you. I completely agree.

"A natural No.9. Victor Osimhen, I would have gone with Osimhen on loan. Get him on loan, man. If it's possible, I would have got him."

It is not the first time during this window that Ferdinand has put forward an argument for United to try and sign the Nigeria international, saying last week: "I'd be going for Osimhen now. If we could do it from a financial standpoint, get him on loan, I'd go and get Osimhen now. [He] guarantees you somebody who can get on the end of things, scores goals, he's experienced, done it at the top level."

Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan for the 2024/25 season in September after falling out with Napoli boss Antonio Conte. The Nigerian has made 21 appearances for the Turkish club so far, scoring 17 goals and claiming five assists.