Manchester United are now ready to accelerate their move for an “extraordinary” striker, having already made an initial approach, according to a report.
Scholes urges Man Utd to sign two strikers
After missing out on the Champions League, there were some concerns that Man United would be unable to spend big this summer, but they have certainly been splashing the cash so far, having signed Matheus Cunha, while a £60m offer for Bryan Mbeumo is in the works.
A new striker also remains of interest to Ruben Amorim, given Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee’s struggles last season, and Paul Scholes has made the bold claim that two top centre-forwards should be brought in this summer.
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Amorim has identified a player he believes will transform his midfield and knows the Premier League well.
Scholes said: “I think Osimhen [is free to leave Napoli summer], it sounds like a doable one. When you talk about financial problems, he could be doable. But I’d keep [Rasmus] Hojlund. I know he’s not been great, but he’s a 22-year-old kid playing on his own for Man United the last two years.
“He’s had to play every week, he is the only one. Man United should have at least three top centre forwards. I’d have him and Osimhen and Gyokeres.”
It would be a real statement of intent if the Red Devils were able to bring in both Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres this summer, but they certainly hold an interest in signing the Sporting CP striker.
According to a report from GiveMeSport, Man United have made informal contact over a deal for Gyokeres, and they are ready to accelerate the move for the Sweden international, with formal negotiations possible after also pursuing a deal for Mbeumo.
Should United become increasingly fearful of missing out on a deal for the Sporting CP star, they are prepared to step up their interest, but a deal may not be cheap, with the Portuguese club set to demand up to £70m.
Lauded as “extraordinary” by Sporting boss Rui Borges, the 27-year-old scored a remarkable 54 goals in 52 games last season, while he also caught the eye at international level, finishing as the top scorer in the UEFA Nations League.
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that a deal could have been wrapped up quickly, had Man United qualified for the Champions League, but Mbeumo still wants to move to Old Trafford, despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur, indicating the Red Devils still have pulling power.
Romano also states that Benjamin Sesko is “the clear favourite” to join Arsenal, rather than Gyokeres, potentially opening the door for the Swede to reunite with Amorim, in what would be a real statement of intent from the Red Devils heading into next season.
