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Victor Osimhen to Man Utd transfer hopes hinge on two factors with Harry Kane prospects Fades away
Victor Osimhen to Man Utd transfer hopes hinge on two factors with Harry Kane prospects Fades away
Ben Jacobs has confirmed that Manchester United are serious about trying to sign Victor Osimhen this summer – but has revealed two major hurdles that make his move to Old Trafford extremely difficult to pull off.
United are making rapid strides under Erik ten Hag and are only five points off the top of the table following a brilliant run. Indeed, some suggest they could emerge as title contenders if their good run continues. However, Manchester City are the team to beat, especially since they have gone top of the table.
However, one observer has explained why an Arsenal collapse will see United finish higher in the table than them this season.
Wherever they finish, it is fair to say Ten Hag has exceeded expectations this season. As it stands, though, the club do look extremely well placed to bring Champions League football back to Old Trafford next season.
And with United likely to have an increased transfer kitty at their disposal, thoughts are turning to their summer transfer business.
To that end, Ten Hag will likely target quality over quantity when it comes to his next recruits.
Indeed, his main objective will likely be the addition of a new, big-name striker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. And while the club brought in Wout Weghorst as a temporary gap-filler, the Dutchman’s stay is unlikely to be extended beyond the summer.
As a result, the club are keen to bring in a new big-name frontman this summer. To that end, the likes of Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic are all reportedly on their shopping list.
Deals for all three players look difficult to pull off, though to maximise their chances, Ten Hag reportedly plans to sell three unwanted stars to raise funds.
Of the three strikers they are chasing, Jacobs has confirmed to TEAMtalk that Osimhen is among those on their list.
Recently described as a “brilliant madman”, the Nigerian has an excellent record in front of goal Indeed, having scored 46 goals in 84 games for Napoli, it is easy to see why he’s now regarded as one of the world’s premier strikers.
As per Jacobs, he is one such name on United’s summer wishlist.
However, he’s revealed there are two factors that make any such move difficult for United – with the player more than happy with Gli Azzurri.
“We do know that Manchester United like Victor Osimhen, but Napoli are flying in Serie A,” Jacobs told TEAMtalk. “He’s got 17 goals in 18 games so far. On top of that, they are potentially serious contenders in the Champions League.
“I understand that Osimhen is quite happy there, which means it isn’t just about agreeing a fee. It’s also about convincing the player to leave and Napoli really don’t want to let him go anytime soon.
“Manchester United, though, will always have that ability to sign any player in the world. It was the same with Chelsea recently and Enzo Fernandez. Benfica did not want to sell. But ultimately, Chelsea kept trying to dictate the situation. They got their man….
But getting Osimhen for Manchester United or any other club is not going to be easy. And it’s not necessarily going to be at market value, which is why, if the Glazers are still in charge, I don’t see them dropping that kind of money.
“If they get new ownership, we’ll have to consider that (transfer as a possibility though).”
Harry Kane hopes fading for Man Utd
United are also reportedly keen on Kane, with his Tottenham deal due to expire in June 2024.
However, Kane’s first priority remains on extending his stay at Spurs. And while the departure of Antonio Conte could change things for Kane, the prospective return of Mauricio Pochettino to the dug-out will surely seal the deal.
As a result of that, together with the difficulty in negotiating with Daniel Levy, United know any move for Kane will likely prove trickiest of all.
Jacobs said of United’s interest: “And then Manchester United have also been linked with Harry Kane, but it’s too premature. As I’ve reported all the way back since October, Kane’s priority is to extend at Spurs and if the project moves in the right direction, he’ll do that.
“Also, it’s not easy for a Premier League rival to negotiate with Daniel Levy either. Therefore, it’s premature to start talking about Kane and anybody (such as United) as well.
“But Manchester United do want a marquee forward, and probably more of a traditional one. And that is why the links have been made with Victor Osimhen.”
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“He needs to go now ” Man Utd sent clear Erik ten Hag sack message as Star players calls for a change
“He needs to go now ” Man Utd sent clear Erik ten Hag sack message as Star players calls for a change
Matthijs de Ligt has sent an indirect message to the Manchester United hierarchy amid uncertainty about Erik ten Hag’s status as manager. De Ligt reunited with Ten Hag at Old Trafford in the summer and appears to have made it clear that he would prefer to continue working with the Dutchman.
He is no stranger to experiencing a coaching change across his spells at Ajax, Juventus and Bayern Munich, and Ineos could enforce the latest as early as next week.
Ten Hag is under severe pressure, having overseen just three wins in United’s opening 10 matches of the season after a largely woeful second campaign.
A poor result in Sunday’s trip to Aston Villa could prove fatal, with patience among the fanbase on the brink of collapse.
United bosses are scheduled to meet in London less than 48 hours after the Premier League clash at Villa Park, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Joel Glazer among the planned attendees.
But De Ligt has publicly suggested that he would prefer the club to stick with Ten Hag so he can enjoy a longer-term relationship with one of his coaches.
“To be fair, it’s quite funny because in my career, I’ve never had a trainer for longer than one and a half seasons,” De Ligt told Sky Sports.
“So this is something that I hope I can have now, that I have a trainer or a manager who stays longer with me as a player so you can grow more together also.”
De Ligt has featured more under Ten Hag than any other manager in his career, being selected 78 times at Ajax and United.
The next highest totals belong to Thomas Tuchel and Massimiliano Allegri, but at just 42, it’s easy to see why the 25-year-old is seeking stability.
United would likely prefer to retain faith in Ten Hag after concluding a search for a worthy replacement in the summer by extending his contract by one year until 2026.
Ratcliffe also sanctioned around £200million in transfers to bolster the Dutchman’s squad, including the £43m deal for De Ligt.
However, a failure to win at Villa could leave United as many as nine points adrift of the top four and closer to rock-bottom than the Champions League spots.
A fourth defeat in seven league games could make Ten Hag’s position untenable and leave De Ligt temporarily coach-less again.
The centre-back’s status may also be in doubt after a dismal showing at Porto on Thursday, with last-gasp hero Harry Maguire knocking on the door.
Predicted Manchester United XI vs Aston Villa: Hojlund leads the attack
Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United celebrates with his team mate Lisandro Martínez after scores his team second goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between FC Porto and Manchester United at Estadio do Dragao on October 3, 2024 in Porto, Portugal.
There is a lot on the line this weekend when Manchester United visit Aston Villa in the Premier League.
The Reds need three points after a slow start to the season and Erik ten Hag is walking a tightrope to keep his job after Sir Jim Ratcliffe refused to back him when asked about the manager’s situation in a recent interview.
Aston Villa go into the game after beating Bayern Munich in the Champions League, so both teams come into the game with completely contrasting situations at play.
Ten Hag’s side have won just six in 20 Premier League matches. That record must change if he is to keep his job.
Manchester United predicted XI vs Aston Villa
Andre Onana has shown better form this season, despite United struggling to get results. The Cameroon international will start between the sticks.
Ten Hag will stick with his favourite back four, although they let him down on Thursday night by conceding three goals against Porto.
There are question marks over Kobbie Mainoo’s fitness after he withdrew from the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham with a knock that forced him out of the Porto tie. He trained on Friday and should feature at some point against Villa. However, we’re going to opt for more protection by starting Casemiro alongside Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes.
Fernandes is available after United successfully appealed his three-match domestic ban due to a wrongful dismissal against Tottenham.
The front three will consist of Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford. Hojlund got back on the scoresheet against Porto and will be hungry to add to his tally.
Predicted Manchester United XI vs Aston Villa: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugare, Casemiro, Fernandes; Garnacho, Hojlund, Rashford.
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“Drop them both” Manchester United fans blames two players for loss against Porto and demand they are dropped and tell Erik ten Hag who should replace both
“Drop them both”
Manchester United fans blames two players for loss against Porto and demand they are dropped and tell Erik ten Hag who should replace both
Manchester United fans are demanding two players are dropped after a horror show in the 3-3 Europa League draw against Porto.
United were 2-0 up and flying 20 minutes thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund.
But Pepe reduced the deficit for the hosts before 20-year-old striker Samu Omorodion struck twice to complete a remarkable turnaround.
The former Atletico Madrid man bullied Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt at the Estadio do Dragao.
The former Ajax defenders appeared to establish themselves as Erik ten Hag’s first-choice pairing in the early parts of the season but both were all over the place on Thursday.
They were so poor in fact, that both were hooked for Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans in the 77th minute with United 3-2 down.
Maguire scored a stoppage-time equaliser to save Ten Hag’s bacon and fans want changes at the heart of the backline.
They cannot wait for £52 million summer signing Leny Yoro to return from injury and believe partnering the 18-year-old with Maguire is the way to go.
One said: “Chuckle brothers to start at Villa Park on Sunday. Drop De Ligt & Martinez.”
A second person agreed: “De Ligt cannot start on Sunday. Martinez will be lucky to start on Sunday.”
A third commented: “Get Leny Yoro back man.”
A fourth opined: “Leny Yoro can’t come back soon enough. First choice pairing should be him and Maguire until Martinez and De Ligt get their s**t together.
A fifth user wrote: “I need me a Leny Yoro and Harry Maguire partnership.”
A final person posted: “Sir Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans have to be our staring CB parting from here on out until Leny Yoro comes back.”
Winless in their last four games and currently 13th in the Premier League, United travel to Aston Villa on Sunday for a huge clash.
Pressure continues to pile on Ten Hag and it’s emerged that INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be in attendance at Villa Park.
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