Manchester United interim manager, Ralf Rangnick, wants Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen to replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.
That is according to a report by Napoli expert and Italian
journalist Ciro Venerato, as cited by Tutto Napoli, who claim that Rangnick
wants to add the Nigerian to his attacking options next season. United are set
to prioritise the addition of a new, younger striker this coming summer and
Osimhen fits the profile.
United, who face arch rivals Manchester City on Sunday
afternoon, have long since pinpointed Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland as
their number one target to become the new face of their forward line. However,
despite the €75million release clause within his contract becoming active this
summer, United are not expected to win the race for his signature.
The likes of Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Real
Madrid are all chasing the Norway international and are keen on adding him to
their respective armouries. Rangnick, as reported by the Manchester Evening
News in December, is pushing for the striker to join the club, but the chances
of a deal happening seem slim.
Alternatively, United, according to the report in Italy,
have turned their attentions to Osimhen. The 23-year-old, who has scored 11
times in 22 appearances for Napoli this term, has gone from
strength-to-strength in recent seasons.
He joined the Serie A giants from French club Lille in 2020
and has scored 21 goals in 52 games since. He has also chipped in with seven
assists, four of which have come this season.
According to the report, Rangnick 'wants' to replace Ronaldo
with Osimhen and believes the Nigerian will help offer a fresh look to United's
attacking options. Furthermore, it is claimed that Napoli are willing to sell
the striker in the summer, but only if their £84million valuation is met.
Meanwhile, United are 'considering a move for highly-rated
Southampton right-back Tino Livramento to strengthen their defensive options, a
report by Calciomercato claims. He joined the Saints from Chelsea last summer
and has been one of the surprise stars of the season.
The England Under-21 international, who is only 19, has
racked up 21 Premier League appearances this season, scoring one goal and
claiming two assists. He has attracted plenty of praise and admiration and is
already being tipped to become an England regular in years to come.
Continuing to go from strength-to-strength, Livramento is
already being linked with several big-name clubs, including former employers
Chelsea, who reportedly have the option to re-sign him in 2023 for £50million.
United, however, are also keeping a watchful eye on the youngster.