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Manchester United are reportedly engaged on a contract for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen because the switch battle to safe his providers intensifies.
United are aiming to signal a top-class striker who will share a few of the goalscoring burden at present resting on the shoulders of teenager Rasmus Hjolund.
Regardless of exhibiting glimpses of his expertise and what he can carry to the desk, it’s abundantly clear that the Dane wants assist main the road for the Pink Devils. He as soon as once more confirmed the beginner facet of his recreation through the membership's disappointing 2-2 draw in opposition to Bournemouth on Saturday. On the Vitality Stadium, Hjolund was largely ineffective and struggled to make an influence regardless of enjoying the complete 90 minutes.
Already, Eric ten Hag's facet have been linked with prime signings reminiscent of Brentford's Ivan Toney, Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee and Osimhen.
United tried to signal Osimhen final summer time, with each he and Harry Kane topping Ten Hag's switch wishlist. Nevertheless, neither transfer was profitable. Kane accomplished the change to Bayern Munich, whereas Osimhen ended up staying at Napoli after main them to the Scudetto for the primary time in three many years.
A earlier report coated by The Folks's Individual urged that United and Paris Saint-Germain are the frontrunners to land the Nigerian celebrity.
Fellow Premier League giants Chelsea are additionally mentioned to be within the working for the 25-year-old, who has made no secret of his admiration for Blues legend Didier Drogba.
In keeping with mediator Malu Mapasinkatu, United will battle Chelsea for Osimhen this summer time and each golf equipment are “on him” – with a suggestion that they’re engaged on a deal to lure him to their respective sides.
Mpasinkatu additionally famous Osimhen's want to play within the Premier League – a reality that might rule PSG out of the switch race.
“In keeping with the knowledge I’ve, in the mean time there are discussions at PSG about (Marcus) Thuram as an alternative of Mbappé,” he mentioned on Radio Purpose (through Calcio Napoli 24 ).
“The Nigerian (Osimhen) has already performed in France; His goal is the Premier League. Together with Chelsea, Manchester United are additionally on it. (Jonathan) David? He might be the fitting profile to exchange Osimhen, he’s younger however has been enjoying in Europe for a few years.
“His traits are totally different from Osimhen, however he’s very sturdy. “Lille is an costly membership, however it’s unlikely that the gamers they promote will carry out poorly.”
Whichever membership efficiently convinces Osimhen to play for them will nearly definitely must fork out a sum of €100m.
Though he has not been as profitable as final time period when he completed as Serie A's prime scorer, Osimhen nonetheless boasts good numbers contemplating how a lot Napoli have struggled.
He has 14 objectives and three assists in 26 appearances in all competitions.
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