Victor Osimhen, a striker for Napoli, might be a target for Manchester United this summer, claims Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth.
Osimhen is one of the top possibilities on the Red Devils' transfer wishlist as they prepare to make a centre-forward investment at the end of the current campaign.
Sheth, in an interview with GIVEMESPORT, asserted that United might have the upper hand in luring Osimhen, who has expressed a desire to play in the Premier League.
He said: “It should be noted that Victor Osimhen, earlier on this season, has already said that one of his dreams is to play in the Premier League and he’s working hard to try and achieve that dream. If that is to be believed, then Man United might hold the upper hand over another European club in trying to sign someone like Victor Osimhen.”
Under manager Erik ten Hag, United has had a successful season, but they still lag behind their primary competitors when it comes to the center-forward position.
Despite scoring 28 goals this season, Marcus Rashford has excelled from the left flank with little help from the team's attackers.
Only 7 goals have been scored this season by Anthony Martial, who has spent the majority of the season being treated for a variety of injuries.
After joining on loan from Burnley in the middle of the season, Wout Weghorst was thought to be the answer, but with only two goals so far, the Dutchman has seemed out of sorts.
Victor Osimhen may be the solution for United, who obviously need an elite goalscorer up front. With 26 goals from 31 games, the £88 million star has excelled for Napoli. His work pace and commanding presence in the box would make him the ideal choice for ten Hag.
The Nigerian superstar enjoys applying pressure to rivals in the final third. Osimhen's desire to play in the Premier League, as Sheth said, may give United the advantage in the transfer market.
Meanwhile, Rasmus Hojlund, a 20-year-old prospect who competes for Atalanta BC in Italy, is reportedly attracting interest from Real Madrid, according to sources from the Danish publication BT.
The player is the subject of intense discussion at the club offices, and a "letter of interest" from the club officials confirms their intentions. Interestingly, Manchester United has also sent in a letter requesting the star and is interested in him.
The 20-year-old prodigy, who primarily plays as a center-forward, only recently made the transition to Europe's top leagues. He signed with Serie A team Atalanta in August 2022 after periods in Denmark and Austria, and the team has had success so far.
Hojlund has made 26 starts in the Italian top division, scoring seven goals and dishing out two assists. He makes one significant chance thus far and little under one important pass each game.
Given the amount of teams interested in Hojlund and the fact that his contract with Atalanta expires in the summer of 2027, a big transfer fee is probably on the horizon.
In fact, as a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, La Liga rivals Barcelona are thought to be keenly monitoring his position as well.
Similar to their Catalan rivals, Real Madrid are in desperate need of a replacement for star Karim Benzema. Although the Frenchman has been in excellent form lately, the first half of the season demonstrates why the Merengues must prioritize the center-forward position.
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are just two of the numerous well-known athletes whom Los Blancos have their eye on. And now Hojlund has also become a potential target; the Merengues are rumored to have a real interest in the 20-year-old striker.
However, given how Luka Jovic's case ended up, it is still unclear if they will bet on Hojlund, who has very little experience in the top division.
Daniel Levy makes Harry Kane's trophy claim
The chairman of Tottenham, Daniel Levy, is adamant that Harry Kane can win a trophy with the team and has aspirations of erecting a statue of the forward someday.
Since his lack of any silverware continues to tarnish his otherwise stellar record, Kane has frequently been linked with a move away from the north London club.
Having smashed both records this season, he is already England's and Spurs' all-time leading scorer. With 273 goals overall for the team, including 206 in the Premier League, the striker is just two goals shy of Wayne Rooney's record.
Although Alan Shearer's 260-goal record is clearly within his grasp, his reputation will never be fully established without that trophy.
When questioned by the Cambridge Union if Kane must leave Spurs in order to win a trophy, Levy responded as follows: “He can absolutely win a trophy at Spurs."
“But being a legend is also important. The fact that he’s top scorer of Tottenham Hotspur – he’s making history.
“I hope one day that there is a statue of Harry Kane outside our stadium.”
This summer, Manchester United has been the primary Premier League club mentioned in connection with a transfer of Harry Kane. Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have also been mentioned.
Levy denied claims that he is the Premier League's toughest negotiator while also appearing to warn the Red Devils that luring Kane away won't be simple.
“I don’t consider myself a special negotiator or anything like that, I’m just acting in the best interests of my club,” said Levy.
“I think when it comes to the transfer it depends on the balance of power.
“If you have a player who you really don’t want to sell then you have every right to say no, you own the registration.
“It depends also on the character of the player, whether you feel at the end you can keep the player because we’re operating in a team sport, it’s very important that we keep the team together."
“Every circumstance is different," he explained.
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