Gossip: Manchester United leading Victor Osimhen race

Manchester United are being linked with one of the best strikers in Europe.

A lot of the problem has been caused by poor recruitment down the years, as well as a lack of proper squad planning.

The Reds have a minus goal difference in the Premier League this season and have scored 37 goals in 27 league games. It is worrying that 18th-placed Luton Town have scored the same amount of goals as us.

That leads us to the biggest headlines today and United appear to be plotting a move for Napoli sensation Osimhen, who has a release clause worth €110m (£92m).

Osimhen has scored 72 goals in 123 appearances for the Serie A outfit – helping them win Serie A last term – and he has been tipped for a big summer move in 2024.

Tuesday’s Manchester United gossip

Independent: Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are considered frontrunners to sign 25-year-old Napoli goalscorer Victor Osimhen this summer.

Mail: A number of Manchester United players believe Erik ten Hag will be replaced at the end of the season.

Football Insider: Jadon Sancho will be sold in the summer, irrespective of whether Ten Hag is still manager.

Independent: Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman has been identified by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Sports group to become United’s head of recruitment.

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