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      Man Utd transfer targets Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen head to head shows Ten Hag exactly who should replace Ronaldo

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be in the market for a striker in the summer with the Old Trafford club yet to find a long-term successor to Cristiano Ronaldo.Five-time Champions League and Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo, 38, left United late last year after having his contract ripped up.
      Man Utd are confident in signing Harry Kane IF Tottenham don’t qualify for the Champions LeagueCredit: PA
      Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen is also a transfer targetCredit: Getty
      United and Erik ten Hag plugged the gap in January with the loan signing of Wout Weghorst.
      The Dutchman has played 14 times for the Red Devils scoring just once.
      But he played a part in United’s Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle last month.
      Whether his loan move from Burnley is made permanent in the summer is yet to be seen.
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      But SunSport exclusively revealed that Man Utd are plotting a summer move for Tottenham and England star Harry Kane.
      In fact, United believe they will land Kane, 29, this summer — if Tottenham finish outside the top four.
      Old Trafford chiefs reckon Spurs missing out on a Champions League place will see them lower their £100million asking price.
      Another striker target is Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
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      But like Kane, the serial goal scorer is likely to cost a fortune especially with Napoli looking certain to win Serie A.
      Premier League leaders Arsenal are also said to be leading the race to sign Osimhen.
      Both Kane and Osimhen, 24, are two worthy successors to Ronaldo, but how do their stats compare?
      Harry Kane vs Victor Osimhen
      Across all competitions since the 2021-22 season, Kane has played a considerable more amount of games.
      In 86 appearances to Osimhen’s 58, Kane has scored 47 and assisted 14.
      Osimhen, on the other hand, has 39 goals and five assists.
      But the Napoli ace’s goals and assists per 90 are better than Kane’s at 0.91.
      Osimhen’s shot conversion also has the edge over the England captain.
      Here’s how Kane and Osimhen compare
      Kane is, however, far superior in the playmaking department.
      He has created 121 chances to Osimhen’s 46.
      And he has had more touches inside the opposition penalty area.
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      But Ten Hag may be drawn towards Osimhen’s youth, with the Napoli ace five years Kane’s junior.
      And with years of improvement ahead of him, Osimhen’s best is yet to come. More

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      Arsenal LEAD Victor Osimhen transfer race ahead of rivals Man Utd as Napoli striker continues red hot season

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      ARSENAL are leading Manchester United in the chase for Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The red-hot Napoli striker is high in-demand having enjoyed a stunning campaign in Serie A.
      Victor Osimhen’s goals have fired Napoli to top spot in Serie ACredit: Rex
      Osimhen, 24, has turned heads by scoring 21 goals in all competitions – with his side top of the table and still going strong in the Champions League.
      Man United are on a striker hunt this summer and the Nigerian is high on their wishlist.
      But according to Italian outlet Rai, Arsenal have overtaken them in the race.
      The Gunners let Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang go in January 2022, with Alexandre Lacazette following six months later.
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      They subsequently recruited Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City, although the Brazilian has been injured since the World Cup.
      Eddie Nketiah has deputised in the meantime, but Arsenal could still look to bolster their front-line ahead of next season.

      Osimhen won’t come cheap, however, with Napoli set to dig their heels in regarding their star asset.
      It’s claimed that the Serie A side will demand an eye-watering £133million for Osimhen, which would shatter the £106m Prem record set by Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez in January – and the £72m Gunners record paid for Nicolas Pepe.
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      In addition to Man United and Arsenal, the mid-table Blues are also keen on Osimhen.
      Chelsea lack an out-and-out No9, with Kai Havertz largely having to fill the role this season.
      French giants Paris Saint-Germain are also in the hunt, despite already having Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi at their disposal.
      The Ligue 1 champions have a history of recruiting players from Napoli, having gone to them for Edinson Cavani, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Fabian Ruiz. More

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      Three ways Man Utd could line up with Harry Kane including new formation as they line up blockbuster summer transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reckon they can sign Harry Kane this summer, if Tottenham miss out on the top four.Red Devils chiefs believe that Spurs will lower their £100million asking price if they fail to reach the Champions League.
      Harry Kane could join Manchester United this summerCredit: Rex

      Kane, who will turn 30 in July, has less than 18 months remaining on his contract in North London.
      And with United having made contact with Kane’s camp via a third party, they believe they can prise the England skipper from his boyhood club this summer.
      Manchester United were humiliated 7-0 by arch-rivals Liverpool on Sunday.
      But irrespective of that dreadful result, they have made progress under Erik ten Hag.
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      And Kane could be the final piece of the jigsaw when it comes to the Red Devils competing for Premier League and Champions League honours once again.
      The forward would instantly be the focal point of United’s attack that they have lacked.
      Marcus Rashford, Wout Weghorst and Anthony Martial have all had turns as their No9 this term.
      But Kane appears to be tailor-made for the role, and would add immense quality up top for Ten Hag.
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      Kane could link up with England team-mate Marcus RashfordCredit: Getty

      His addition could allow Rashford to stick to the left flank, with Antony or Jadon Sancho on the right and Bruno Fernandes in the No10 position.
      Casemiro and Kane’s old Spurs pal Christian Eriksen formed a good midfield partnership earlier this season.
      But with United still in the hunt for a midfielder, the Dane could even be shunted to the bench.
      Despite last summer’s saga, Ten Hag would still be interested in reuniting with Barcelona’s former Ajax ace Frenkie de Jong.

      While Jude Bellingham and Brighton’s Moises Caicedo are also on their radar.
      Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw have made up a largely competent back four this season – but will have to flush last Sunday’s Anfield aberration out of their systems.
      Meanwhile, stalwart David de Gea could sign a new contract to try and win his second Prem title with United, and first since 2013.
      The Spaniard’s current deal is set to expire in July.
      Ten Hag, 53, could also try Rashford up top with Kane – but may have to experiment with a back three formation to do so.
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      Man Utd confident of stunning Harry Kane transfer this summer after making contact with £200k-a-week Tottenham star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED believe they will land Harry Kane this summer — if Tottenham finish outside the top four.Old Trafford chiefs reckon Spurs missing out on a Champions League place will see them lower their £100million asking price.
      Harry Kane could join Manchester United this summerCredit: Getty
      United have made contact with Kane’s camp through a third party and have been encouraged by the response.
      Kane turns 30 in July — and has achieved his ambition of becoming Spurs’ all-time top scorer.
      While United were hammered 7-0 at Anfield on Sunday, there is still a belief that Kane has a better chance of finally winning a trophy at Old Trafford than at Tottenham.
      The England captain’s £200,000-a-week deal is up at the end of next season and failing to make the Champions League puts suitors in a better position to negotiate a lower fee.
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      Kane said in January that there had “not been much talking” with Spurs over a new contract but he was “sure there will be conversations over the coming months”.
      Champions Manchester City are no longer in the running, having failed to land the striker in 2021.
      They have since signed Erling Haaland and the Norwegian has 27 Prem goals in the race for the Golden Boot.
      Kane has 18, with United’s Marcus Rashford on 14.
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      The Red Devils need another goalscorer to drive them on to be title challengers next season.
      Cristiano Ronaldo left in November and now his on-loan replacement Wout Weghorst has just one goal from 14 appearances.
      Spurs are currently in fourth place but lost 1-0 at Wolves on Saturday — while resurgent Liverpool are just three points behind them with a game in hand.
      Kane would link up with England pal Marcus RashfordCredit: Getty More

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      Victor Osimhen puts Man Utd and Chelsea on red alert as transfer comments send both sets of fans into meltdown

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN has put Manchester United and Chelsea on red alert with his latest transfer comments.And both sets of fans have been sent into a meltdown as a result.
      Man Utd and Chelsea fans are loving Victor Osimhen’s latest transfer commentsCredit: Rex
      Osimhen, 24, has set Serie A ablaze this season with 19 goals in just 21 games for Napoli.
      The Italian giants lead the title race by a mammoth 15 points.
      But Napoli face a tough ask to keep some of their brightest talents this summer.
      The likes of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Kim Min-Jae and Stanislav Lobotka have been irresistible at times.
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      However, Osimhen is regarded as the key cog in the machine.
      And plenty of clubs are wondering how high they could soar with his goals next term.
      United and Chelsea are both thought to be in the race for Osimhen, who could fetch over £100million.
      Napoli who have a history of cashing in at the right moment for a huge fee, are reluctant to sell.
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      But Osimhen has now opened the door to a Premier League switch by declaring he “dreams” of testing himself in England’s top flight.
      Osimhen said: “I think playing in one of the top five leagues in the world (Serie A) is an amazing feeling for me.
      “A lot of people worldwide consider the Premier League as the best and the strongest league but now I’m in one of the best leagues in the world which is the Italian Serie A.
      “I’m working so hard to make sure that I achieve my dream of playing in the Premier League some day but like I said, it’s a process and I just want to keep on this momentum and continue to do well.”
      This sent fans of Man United and Chelsea into overdrive.
      A United supporter said: “We should not bottle this.”
      Another declared: “In the summer we’ll make your dream come true.”
      Meanwhile, a Chelsea fan noted: “We desperately want a No9 and have owners who will break the bank. Seems inevitable.”
      Another added: “United are a problem but we have agent Drogba.” More

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      Man Utd ‘have bigger concerns than Liverpool mauling’ and cannot win Premier League until they fix issue, says pundit

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      KAREN CARNEY has suggested that Man United need to fix the defence if they want to be winning the Premier League.The Red Devils’ backline was torn apart on Sunday as Liverpool ran rampant, scoring seven goals in a humiliating defeat at Anfield.
      Man United were hammered by LiverpoolCredit: Rex
      Karen Carney believes they need to fix the defence in order to challenge for titlesCredit: Alamy
      Against the Premier League’s best sides, United’s defence has been unravelled.
      This season, United have been on the end of some heavy defeats, including the 6-3 to Man City as well as conceding three to Arsenal in January.
      While there have been a lot of improvements to the team under manager Erik ten Hag, Carney believes that the defence still needs work if they want to be challenging for the title.
      She told Sky Sports: “You can’t just write it off, it’s Liverpool your rival.
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      “It has to be in the forefront of your mind, it has to hurt.
      “I think with the form they have previously been on winning the trophy as well you could say it is a blip.
      “But there are bigger concerns in terms of conceding 16 goals against Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City.
      “Clean sheets win you championships and goals win you games.
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      “Man United and fans of the club will want to win the league.
      “They are conceding far too many for me. You are defined by the teams that are up there with you. If you want to win, you have to be flawless.
      “We have seen the levels you have to be at to win the Premier League, the goals they are conceding are coming from little errors and it is costing them massively.”
      After the defeat, Ten Hag tore into his Manchester United stars and told them they were lucky to be travelling back on the team bus.
      The Dutchman felt they deserved to be leaving Merseyside with the club’s raging supporters after their worst defeat for 91 years. More

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      Bruno Fernandes ‘risks missing out on permanent Man Utd captaincy as team-mates identify three other candidates’

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      THREE other Man United players have reportedly been identified as captain material over Bruno Fernandes.Concerns have arisen over Fernandes’ ability to lead the team following his actions in the defeat to Liverpool.
      Bruno Fernandes reportedly faces a fight to earn the permanent captaincy of Man UnitedCredit: Rex
      Casemiro, Raphael Varane and David De Gea are reportedly considered as potential captainsCredit: Getty
      The 28-year-old was seen heading straight down the tunnel after the humiliating 7-0 defeat to the Reds on Sunday.
      Fernandes was also thought to have asked to be subbed during the game, however, he has since denied that was the case.
      While there is no immediate risk to his possession of the armband at the moment, the chance for him to be named the next permanent captain have taken a blow.
      The Portuguese midfielder has been leading the team on the pitch after Harry Maguire fell out of the starting XI.
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      The England international is expected to leave the Old Trafford side this summer, meaning that there would be an opening as the club captain.
      According to The Daily Mail, Casemiro, Raphael Varane and David De Gea are seen as potential options to take up the role.
      Varane displayed his leadership traits against Liverpool.
      The French defender could be seen after the game encouraging his team-mates to go over and applaud the fans that had stayed till after the full time whistle at Anfield.
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      De Gea is one of the longest-serving players at the club, having arrived at the club in 2011 from Atletico Madrid.
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      The report suggests that the next captain will not be picked based on just popularity.
      However, it does say that a popular player could help nurture “a collective team spirit” among the squad.
      Paul Scholes defended Fernandes after his performance against Liverpool.
      He said: “I actually feel sorry for Fernandes when he’s played.
      “He’s been pushed out to many positions to do a job for the team, he was on the left today, he’s been on the right, he’s played through the middle, he has been a little bit all over the place.
      “You can’t say any of the players performed the way they should have done but I thought he was especially poor today, it wasn’t his greatest afternoon.” More

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      Erik ten Hag dishes out brutal punishment to Man Utd stars immediately after 7-0 Liverpool humiliation

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      FURIOUS Erik ten Hag told his Manchester United stars they were lucky to be travelling back on the team bus after their Liverpool humiliation.He turned on the Sir Alex Ferguson-style hairdryer treatment with a  blast inside the Anfield dressing-room following Sunday’s 7-0 trouncing.
      Erik ten Hag made his players sit in silence after the defeat to LiverpoolCredit: Rex
      It was so they could hear Liverpool’s celebrations in the next dressing roomCredit: EPA
      The Dutchman felt they deserved to be leaving Merseyside with the club’s raging supporters after their worst defeat for 91 years.
      Ten Hag, 53, made them suffer in silence by insisting they listen to their hated rivals’ celebrations.
      And he then tore a strip off them, warning they would all be axed if there was a repeat of a performance which he publicly slammed as “unprofessional” and “unacceptable”.
      It comes as SunSport revealed Ten Hag also dished out his own hairdryer treatment to the players.
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      It is believed that it was the “angriest” the manager has “ever been”.
      Ten Hag called the squad into training this morning with an inquest being held into the game.
      A United source said: “Obviously ,  the manager was furious after the game and he still was the following morning and has made his feelings clear.
      “He and the players are all desperate to reset for Thursday.”
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      Ten Hag was still raging about the horror show this morning.
      He arrived at Carrington HQ at 7am to prepare a debrief, with players arriving two hours later.
      They were ordered to put it right — starting on Thursday against Real Betis in the Europa League last-16 first leg at Old Trafford.
      Despite United being unlucky to go in 1-0 at the break, they then completely capitulated in the second half.
      Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, and Mohamed Salah all netted braces before Roberto Firmino scored the seventh.
      The defeat for United has cast a major shadow on what had been a successful week in which they had won the Carabao Cup and advanced to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. More