Man Utd could lose 'NEW HAALAND' in Osimhen transfer PLOT TWIST
Graham Shaw
- Updated: 24 Jun 2023 08:43 BST
- 4 min read
Man Utd could lose out in the race to sign Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund thanks to a plot twist in the Victor Osimhen transfer saga.
Erik ten Hag is interested in both players this summer, but a new development in Italy means he could miss out on BOTH.
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Napoli want a staggering €150m for Osimhen, who fired 26 goals in 32 Serie A games to lead Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years. United have made enquiries along with Chelsea, PSG and Bayern Munich.
While Man Utd would be highly unlikely to pay that kind of fee for the 24-year-old Nigerian, Atalanta star Hojlund - likened to Man City superstar Erling Haaland - has been mooted as a cheaper and more viable alternative summer transfer. But not so fast...
Napoli earmark Hojlund as Osimhen replacement
Reports from Italy this weekend claim that Napoli themselves have earmarked Hojlund as the ideal replacement for Osimhen should somebody pony up an acceptable fee for their star man.
Corriere dello Sport says the 20-year-old Dane, who would cost around 60m, is right at the top of Napoli's hit list as their scouts put forward striker targets. Also on the list are Lille's Canadian star Jonathan David and Udinese forward Beto.
With the Old Trafford takeover saga continuing to hamper ten Hag's summer transfer business, there appears a real threat that the Dutchman could miss out on BOTH Osimhen and Hojlund. A true double whammy.
Man Utd of course are already set to experience Napoli heartbreak once this summer with their top defensive target - South Korean Kim Min-jae - set to join Bayern instead.
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