Your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, March 20.
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Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is planning to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with highly-rated Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
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.
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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
Your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, March 20.
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