Tottenham must compete with Jose Mourinho’s Roma to sign a Liverpool player, while Wednesday’s Transfer Gossip suggests a Chelsea player is on Inter Milan’s radar in order for Manchester United to get a forward on par with Kylian Mbappe.
TOLD TO MAKE RECORD STRIKER BID BY MAN UTDÂ
In light of Victor Osimhen’s incredible form, Erik ten Hag and Man Utd have determined how much they will need to offer to persuade Napoli to sell their talisman.
Osimhen has advanced this year after scoring 18 goals in 32 games the previous campaign. He has already scored 17 goals in 21 appearances, an outstanding total, with 16 of those goals coming in Serie A.
Osimhen’s goals have contributed significantly to Napoli’s advantage in the Italian championship race. After playing the same number of games, they lead second-place Inter by 13 points and have a chance to win their first league championship since Diego Maradona’s reign.
Osimhen is coveted by the top teams in Europe, and while Napoli would love to have him for the long haul, they are aware of this fact. Consequently, they can be pressured into a sale during the summer transfer window.
Only if his potential suitors provide the correct price will this happen. The Nigerian would reportedly cost £90 million, according to a recent ESPN story.
According to The Telegraph, Osimhen is on Ten Hag’s shortlist of strikers along with Harry Kane, and Man Utd is one of the teams vying for his services.
Man United would only just surpass their previous record signing, Paul Pogba, who they acquired in 2016 for £89 million, if they were to buy Osimhen for £90 million. However, there is currently widespread speculation that Osimhen will cost much more than £90 million.
Journalist Bruno Gentili believes the 24-year-old forward should cost the Red Devils an astounding €200 million (£178 million) this summer.Man United would therefore nearly exceed the previous Premier League transfer record, which is Chelsea’s £107 million purchase of Enzo Fernandez.
Watch out for Man Utd, says Napoli
“May the assault never happen at Manchester United for Victor. I value the Nigerian at 200 million euros,” Gentili said on the Italian radio station Radio Kiss Kiss (via Calcio Napoli).
The Osimhen evaluation was expanded upon by fellow Italian journalist Paolo de Paola, who also made a comparison between Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain and Napoli’s star player.
De Paola declared, “Osimhen is worth at least €300 million (£267 million).” “I don’t perceive any significant distinctions between him and Mbappe. Osimhen, on the other hand, puts himself more at his colleagues’ and the team’s disposal.
Man Utd’s management will attempt to negotiate down the price Napoli assigns Osimhen. They will be able to upgrade other positions, such as goalkeeper or right-back, if they are able to save money.
If Osimhen moves to Old Trafford, paying a lower price for him will also make it easier for him to carry the load. It would raise expectations among supporters if he became the most expensive player in history.
Instead, Manchester United will be hoping to pay less than £100 million and perhaps even less than the sum they paid for Pogba to acquire Osimhen.
Fabrizio Romano confirms Ten Hag will sell 85-goal Man Utd star to generate funds for club-record signing
According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United is prepared to list a £57 million signing this summer in order to raise money for a star-studded new hire.
Erik ten Hag has had a great start to his tenure at Old Trafford and on Wednesday, he will have the chance to record his 14th straight victory at home. Additionally, they will enter the game as overwhelming favorites as they look to tie Manchester City for the lead in points with a victory over managerless Leeds.
In actuality, United are far outperforming expectations under the Dutchman. Ten Hag will have set his sights on a significant improvement and closing the gap with the top teams after finishing sixth at home the previous season. That was a concerning 35 points during the previous season.
However, if they defeat Leeds, they will tie City on points despite having played one more game and having a worse goal differential.
However, if United stays on its current course, it won’t be long before they can start making plans to play in the Champions League once more.
Additionally, it will make United even more appealing to potential summer recruits. And after spending so little in January, United is probably going to spend a lot this summer in an effort to bolster their team even more.
The United manager will reportedly aim to sign three high-priced players. His top priority continues to be finding a new, well-known striker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. His wish list also includes another midfielder and a new right back.
And according to a source, the club will reportedly want to offload six high-profile stars this summer in order to raise even more money.
Martial has only made six Premier League starts this season, despite being revered and respected by Ten Hag. He has six goals in 14 games across all competitions, but at Old Trafford, he isn’t considered a starter.
Alejandro Garnacho’s rise to prominence does seem to have changed Ten Hag’s mind. Time appears to be up for Martial with Jadon Sancho, Anthony Elanga, and Marcus Rashford also available in the wide attacking roles.
Romano has just confirmed that Ten Hag appears open to hearing bids for the 27-year-old this summer.
Additionally, Romano told Caught Offside that Martial’s time at Old Trafford appears to be up given that United is also looking for a new central striker.
“Ten Hag respects Anthony Martial as a player, but since Manchester United will be looking for a new striker, there’s a risk that they will put him up for sale in the summer. There aren’t any discussions about selling him with clubs right now.
Martial spent last season on loan at Sevilla, despite frequently being mentioned in connection with clubs like Inter Milan and Juventus.
According to reports, Ten Hag is looking at three players this summer to replace United’s striker.
And since Victor Osimhen appears to be the primary target, United may have to spend up to £107 million (€120 million) to entice him.
Man United wants to offload Anthony Martial
One of the biggest names among the six appears to be Anthony Martial.
In the summer of 2015, the Frenchman relocated to Old Trafford for a figure that ultimately exceeded £57 million. Martial, who is currently in his sixth season with the team, has made 283 appearances for the Red Devils and scored 85 goals.