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Final season, as a result of lack of high quality choices at his disposal, Erik ten Hag was pressured to overburden Rasmus Hojlund, who naturally struggled.
Although the Dane emerged because the top-scorer, he seemed knackered at occasions and it was clear that INEOS had to herald assist in the summertime.
As a substitute of signing a confirmed goalscorer, Manchester United determined to splurge on one other younger star, Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna, and since his debut aim, the Netherlands worldwide has struggled to adapt to the tempo of the English sport.
The Denmark worldwide has fared little higher, netting twice, and new head coach Ruben Amorim has an enormous activity on his arms to get the duo firing.
United need an elite striker
Rumours are swirling that the previous Bologna ace was not a signing Ten Hag had signed off on, whereas the ex-Sporting Lisbon supervisor can be not eager on utilising Zirkzee’s providers.
Ideally, Amorim would favor bringing in his Sporting protege Viktor Gyokeres however the Swede will take a ultimate name on his future with loads of suitors already within the race,
That’s the reason the Crimson Devils are holding alternate choices open with Victor Osimhen rising as a risk as per journalist Gerardo Fasano.
The Nigerian worldwide has lengthy been a goal for the Outdated Trafford aspect however his launch clause has proved past attain till now.
He advised Space Napoli that the Naples outfit are looking out for a substitute for the Nigerian with Romelu Lukaku struggling on his personal.
That’s the place United are available they usually may supply Osimhen, at present on mortgage at Galatasaray, a everlasting exit. In return they may supply the Serie A leaders a swap deal alternative with Zirkzee heading to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
“Romelu Lukaku is having difficulties in Naples additionally as a result of he doesn’t have the assist of one other striker alongside him. Nonetheless, there may very well be some market intrigues that will additionally favor the Belgian.
“Manchester United are mentioned to be on the path of Victor Osimhen. I’ve been advised that the English, via Amorim, may embody the previous Bologna striker Zirkzee within the negotiations for Osimhen.”
Zirkzee excels in link-up play and that might assist Lukaku plunder extra targets for the Naples membership. And the 20-time English league champions will supply the forward-plus-cash for Osimhen, which might swimsuit Napoli.
Zirkzee-Osimhen swap
“Zirkzee may assist Lukaku discover himself. Cash plus Zirkzee for Osimhen. Amorim has understood that Sporting Lisbon may ask an excessive amount of for Gyokeres and is testing the waters for Osimhen.
“Zirkzee won’t be the perfect striker for the coach. The previous Bologna participant would as a substitute assist Lukaku subsequent season: the 2 would type an essential pair.”
Juventus, managed by former Bologna boss Thiago Motta, are additionally concerned with Zirkzee they usually may throw a spanner within the works.
As for Osimhen, the 25-year-old has eight targets and 4 assists for the Turkish outfit in eight begins throughout all competitions and could be an awesome match for Amorim’s system. He has near 50 targets within the final two seasons within the Serie A.
