According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United are in the market for a new striker this summer, with Romano providing updates on forwards who the club are monitoring, including Victor Osimhen.
Manchester United ‘Will Sign’ a Striker This Summer
Romano Reveals Transfer Priorities in Pursuit of a New Forward
Romano has delivered a fascinating update on the Red Devils’ pursuit of a new striker this summer. He discusses various forwards that have been linked with the club this summer while revealing that Erik ten Hags’s side “will sign” a striker this summer. The update on the striker situation at United also explains the club will not pay crazy money for any new forward addition.
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Harry Kane was linked with a move to Old Trafford and identified as the club’s number-one target. However, Romano gives an update, which details United are walking away from any potential deal for the England Striker. The video mentions that Tottenham do not want to negotiate with any English clubs for Kane.
Romano mentions recent reports that stated Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani will reportedly try and sign Kylian Mbappe if he’s successful in his takeover bid for Manchester United. The video mentions that with the uncertainty around the ownership of the club, there has been no negotiations this summer for the French star. The update from Romano also dismisses any links involving Neymar moving to Old Trafford. He also mentions that the Red Devils have had contact with Atlanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, but the club are refusing to meet the asking price of close to £60 million.
Victor Osimhen Appreciated by Ten Hag
Romano mentions that Manchester United are following Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos. In addition to the strikers mentioned, the update revealed United appreciate Napoli striker Osimhen, with reports suggesting the Old Trafford club are waiting for the right time to make a bid for the striker.
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The update on Osimhen from Romano states that despite the club appreciating the Napoli striker, they have no intention of spending £128 million, even though he scored 31 goals in 39 games in all competitions this season. It remains to be seen which striker will move to Old Trafford this summer, but it seems likely Ten Hag will be welcoming a new forward this summer to help solve the club’s goalscoring problems.
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