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      Man Utd target Victor Osimhen bizarrely compared to Spider-Man as shocking stats come to light

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      NAPOLI striker Victor Osimhen has been compared to Spider-Man as a result of his improvement since wearing a mask.The Nigerian forward, 24, has established himself as one of the most prolific goalscorers in European football as the Italian side fly high at the top of Serie A.
      Victor Osimhen had strong numbers before being forced to wear a mask due to injuryCredit: Getty
      His goals and assists have increased significantly since he put on the maskCredit: Rex
      Osimhen has been compared to Spider-ManCredit: Handout
      His sensational form has seen him linked with a blockbuster summer move to Manchester United.
      And Italian outlet Pazzi Di Fanta have now likened him to superhero Spider-Man following his stellar run.
      Osimhen broke his cheekbone in November 2021 following a head clash with Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar.
      Up to that point, he had registered 19 goals and five assists in 46 games for Napoli following his arrival in the summer of 2020.
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      How Osimhen compares with and without a mask
      He was ruled out for 12 matches, but returned an improved striker.
      Wearing a mask to protect his face, he has racked up 34 goals and nine assists in 45 appearances.
      It means his goal contributions per game have increased from 0.52 to 0.96 since he put on the mask.
      And he has been compared to Spider-Man when he gained superhero status following what turned out to be a fortuitous spider bite.
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      Osimhen has racked up a total of 53 goals and 14 assists in 91 games for Napoli.
      And his sensational 2022/23 campaign has seen Luciano Spaletti’s side run away with the league as they extended their lead to 19 points over the weekend.
      They are also into the quarter-finals of the Champions League where they will face Italian rivals AC Milan.
      But it could still be Osimhen’s final season in Serie A as Man Utd and Chelsea line up big bids. More

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      Chelsea ‘to offer £58m outcast and cash to beat Man Utd to Victor Osimhen in shock swap transfer bid’

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      CHELSEA could offer cash plus one of their stars to beat Manchester United in the race to sign Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The Napoli striker has been in hot form all season and looks set to be one of the most coveted players when the transfer window reopens this summer.
      It’s been a truly remarkable season for Victor Osimhen – and clubs around Europe are taking noticeCredit: Rex
      Premier League clubs have been keeping a close eye on the 24-year-old as he continues to lead Napoli to the Serie A title with his outstanding performances.
      Chelsea are believed to be among those in the hunt and could offer out one of their own players to get the Nigerian.
      Calciomercato report that the Blues’ hierarchy could use Christian Pulisic to try and get the deal over the line.
      The American, 24, has struggled to reach his best form consistently since arriving at Stamford Bridge and could be used as a counterweight in any deal.
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      Even with the midfielder involved, Napoli would likely still command a huge fee.
      That might not be a problem for the London club who have not been shy about splashing the cash this season.
      Chelsea shelled out £323million in the January window, which is more than teams in Serie A, LaLiga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 combined.
      And owner Todd Boehly is believed to be willing to spend big again and is already looking forward to next season.
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      Osimhen is enjoying the season of his life and has hit 25 goals in 29 games across all competitions in this campaign.
      He and his in-demand teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have helped propel Napoli to a 19-point lead in Italy’s title race.
      The club will be confident of winning the league from here and may even fancy a tilt at the Champions League after landing a favourable draw against AC Milan on Friday. More

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      Man Utd legend Gary Neville saved Mother’s Day for my mum with amazing gesture as she struggled to walk to restaurant

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      GARY NEVILLE saved Mother’s Day for a family of Manchester United fans after he spotted one mum struggling to walk to a restaurant.The Red Devils legend is known for his brilliant football career and his entertaining punditry in the TV studios but saved his best work for life away from the pitch.
      Kind Gary Neville helped Anne Knowles into his car after spotting her struggling to walkCredit: Kennedy News
      The family managed to get a snap with the Man United legend after his Mother’s Day good deedCredit: Kennedy News
      Ann Knowles, 67, had left her wheelchair at home thinking that her family would be able to park right outside steak restaurant Fazenda in Manchester on Mother’s Day.
      But they discovered that all the spaces were taken when they arrived.
      So the 67-year-old began the difficult, eight minute journey with the help of her husband Phil, 69, and granddaughter Jess Ward, 19 and her partner Kian Kempshall, 19.
      But on their way to meet more family members at the restaurant, Jess called mum Samantha in tears as they were considering turning back with an exhausted Ann.
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      But then Neville “appeared out of nowhere” and even carried the retired dinner lady and into the passenger seat of his Land Rover Discovery.
      He then whisked Anne and hubby Phil off to the restaurant.
      Mum-of-three Samantha couldn’t believe it when she was told that her mum would be dropped off at the restaurant by Neville.
      She said: “Mum was exhausted because they’d been walking for ages and then out of nowhere there was Gary Neville who said he could see they needed help and he couldn’t leave her.
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      Ann, who struggles to walk, left her wheelchair behind not knowing that a long walk was ahead of herCredit: Kennedy News
      ‘Oh, hiya Gary’ Phil said casually as he and his wife climbed into Neville’s carCredit: Kennedy News
      “He physically picked my mum up, her whole body weight in the passenger seat.
      “My dad said ‘oh, hiya Gary’ and got in the car and he drove her to the restaurant.
      “Jess rang and said ‘its ok, Gary Neville has picked her up’. I couldn’t believe it, it felt like I was in a dream.
      “The boys are massive United fans so they went legging it through the restaurant. We said to the waiter that we’d be back in a minute, Gary Neville had come to drop my mum off and they looked at us like we’d gone mad, they probably thought we were doing a runner.
      “I told him he’d done a good deed for the day, that he was amazing and he’s saved Mother’s Day for my mum.
      “He was lovely, he said he could see she needed help and he couldn’t leave her. He came at the exact time she needed him.”
      The family, who are all big United fans, managed to get a few snaps with Neville before he set off back on his journey.
      The day would get even better for them later as the Red Devils booked a spot at Wembley for an FA Cup semi-final after overcoming Fulham in a heated game at Old Trafford. More

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      Tottenham want Man Utd to fork out staggering club-record transfer fee for Harry Kane this summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will have to table a club-record transfer bid if they want to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham this summer, according to reports.Earlier this month, SunSport exclusively revealed that United chiefs had made contact with Kane’s camp through a third party and were encouraged by the response.
      Kane is worth £100m, according to TottenhamCredit: Getty
      The striker will enter the final year of his contract with Tottenham at the end of the season, so the Red Devils had hoped that a cut-price offer would be enough to persuade Daniel Levy and Antonio Conte to part with their star man.
      However, according to The Times, Tottenham are demanding £100million for Kane.
      The Lilywhites want the record fee in a single up-front payment.
      So if Kane were to join Man Utd, he would become a club-record signing.
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      He would also become the joint most expensive English player of all-time with Jack Grealish, who joined Manchester City in a £100m transfer from Aston Villa in 2021.
      Kane is expected to discuss his future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the end of the season.
      He is claimed to be open to negotiating a new contract and Spurs chiefs are confident that he will remain at the club next season despite interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as well as Man Utd.
      United boss Erik ten Hag is understood to be eager to sign a striker when the summer transfer window opens.
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      Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is also on the Dutchman’s transfer wishlist, but he is expected to cost around £100m.
      RB Leipzig wonderkid Benjamin Sesko is another name on the list of potential signings. More

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      Newcastle ‘to launch Scott McTominay transfer swoop’ with Man Utd midfielder’s arrival great news for Bruno Guimaraes

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      NEWCASTLE are planning a summer bid for Manchester United ace Scott McTominay, reports suggest.That is according to the Telegraph, who report that Eddie Howe believes McTominay as can add a greater physical presence to his midfield.

      Howe is also confident the Scotland international would compliment Bruno Guimaraes by shielding the back-four while the Brazilian adds creativity further up the pitch.
      The Toon tried to sign the 26-year-old in January but United refused to sell to a direct Premier League rival.
      However, Newcastle are now confident the Red Devils’ resolve will soften as manager Erik ten Hag will need to raise funds as he continues his Old Trafford rebuild.
      McTominay is not the glamorous name Toon fans had in mind after their £300million Saudi-led takeover in 2021 but chief scout Steve Nickson, director of football Dan Ashworth and Howe are big fans.
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      The Tyneside giants need a defensive midfielder after losing Jonjo Shelvey to Nottingham Forest and the manager prefers to sign players with Premier League experience.
      Plus, the Magpies are pushing for a Champions League finish and would need McTominay’s experience in Europe.
      The United academy graduate has played in the Champions League and Europa League but has fallen down the pecking order behind Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Fred and Marcel Sabitzer.
      And McTominay could be keen to move to a club like Newcastle who want to give him a key role with more opportunities at top level.
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      The United ace would add muscle in midfield and an extra threat at set-pieces.
      It is also believed that McTominay is also the kind of player who could dramatically improve under Howe’s coaching.
      The midfielder has only managed two goals and one assist in 32 matches across all competitions this season. More

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      Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong gives bluntest statement yet revealing he will NOT complete Man Utd transfer

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      FRENKIE DE JONG has confirmed that he is “very happy” Barcelona.The news comes as a blow to Manchester United, who were linked with the Dutchman for the entirety of last summer’s transfer window.
      Frenkie de Jong was strongly linked with Manchester United last summerCredit: Getty
      Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag was keen on a reunion with De Jong, 25, after the pair previously worked together at Ajax.
      In the end a move failed to materialise, but De Jong has remained linked with a move to the Red Devils throughout the current campaign.
      However, the midfielder has ruled out an Old Trafford switch this summer.
      After helping Barcelona to victory over Real Madrid on Sunday, De Jong was asked by a Ziggo Sport reporter: “You won’t join Manchester United in the summer, correct?”
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      And while De Jong admitted that he could never say never, the midfielder declared that a move to Old Trafford is not on the cards.
      He replied: “No, I don’t think so. You never know of course. But I’m very happy in Barcelona.”
      De Jong’s latest comments just days after he confirmed his intentions to stay at Barca “for many years”.
      He also revealed his desire to play at the newly renovated Nou Camp, which will not be completed until the 2024-25 season.
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      De Jong told TV3: “I hope I will play at the new Camp Nou.
      “Barcelona is the club of my dreams, so I plan to stay for many years.
      “It looks like it’s going to be nice. The plans for the stadium are very good.”
      De Jong has been a key figure for Barcelona this season, playing 34 games in all competitions.
      The Dutch international played all 90 minutes in Sunday’s dramatic EL Clasico victory over Real Madrid. More

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      Man Utd scouting Kaoru Mitoma as they consider move for Brighton sensation ahead of summer clearout

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have sent scouts to watch Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma this season.The Japan international has been a sensation for Roberto De Zerbi’s side and is another huge success for the Seagulls’ recruitment team.
      Man Utd have been scouting Brighton star Kaoru MitomaCredit: AP

      Brighton picked up Mitoma from Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale for just £2.7million in 2021.
      And after a year on loan with their sister club Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium last season, he has been a revelation.
      The 25-year-old only made his full Brighton debut in August, starting against Forest Green Rovers in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
      But since De Zerbi’s arrival he has bagged nine goals and laid on six assists in all competitions.
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      Mitoma’s fine form and electric pace has caught the eye of bigger clubs, who have started to keep tabs on his progress.
      While it is custom for the big six to have scouts at other Premier League games, those reporting for United at recent Brighton matches have done so with a focus on Mitoma.
      Those reports will now also come in handy for Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag as he prepares to face Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final next month.
      The Dutchman is still in the running for a cup treble this season having already won the Carabao Cup with United still in both the FA Cup and Europa League.
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      However, the former Ajax boss is planning a summer clearout at Old Trafford, with Anthony Elanga and Anthony Martial both facing the chop – meaning investment will be needed out wide.
      And, as has been the case at most top clubs over the past year, they are looking to Brighton to recruit.
      Brighton chief Paul Barber told The Beautiful Game Podcast on Mitoma: “He’s another player that no doubt is going to be in the spotlight again come the next transfer window, but we’re ready for that and we understand that.
      “We just hope he can have another second half to the season in the way that he has started it.”
      The Seagulls have raked in huge sums of money through their canny recruitment in recent years, with Marc Cucurella, Yves Bissouma, Ben White, Leandro Trossard and Dan Burn all moving on for large fees.

      World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister and £70million Arsenal target Moises Caicedo look to be next in line this summer, and Mitoma is not far behind.
      Boss De Zerbi hopes success this season, with the Seagulls now into the FA Cup semi-finals and chasing Champions League qualification in the Premier League, can help keep his brightest stars on the south coast. More

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      Man Utd join Liverpool in transfer chase for 6ft 4in Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to fight De Gea for No1 spot

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly joined Liverpool in the race for Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.That’s amid doubts over a contract extension for club icon David De Gea.
      Man Utd are interested in Anderlecht goalie Bart VerbruggenCredit: Rex
      The Spanish stopper, 32, joined United from Atletico Madrid in 2011.
      But his deal expires at the end of the season.
      And Erik ten Hag is yet to decide if De Gea should continue between the sticks as he looks to create a new dynasty at Old Trafford.
      Talks remain ongoing over a new contract with a reduced wage.
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      But in the meantime, HLN claims United are now weighing up a bid for Anderlecht’s 6ft 4in gloveman Verbruggen.
      The 20-year-old has made quite an impression in Belgian football after being handed his debut two years ago.
      And Verbruggen is now set for his international bow after being called up for Holland’s Euro qualifiers against France and Gibraltar.
      SunSport exclusively revealed Liverpool’s interest last month.
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      David De Gea’s United future remains unclearCredit: Getty
      And Vincent Kompany is still keeping tabs after trying to sign Verbruggen for Burnley last summer.
      United are now considering a swoop, even if De Gea ends up penning an extension.

      But Anderlecht are unlikely to sell for less than £8.5million. 
      Verbruggen himself is remaining tight-lipped over his future, saying: “Will I still play here next season? That’s a very direct question.
      “I’m now really into that yet, June is so far away. I want to keep performing with Anderlecht first, I am happy at this club.”
      Former Spurs star and now Anderlecht captain Jan Vertonghen reckons Verbruggen can be the best in the world.
      He added: “For me, he has the potential to become one of the best goalies if you see where he is now.
      “I have rarely seen such a personality at that age, modest but very driven and ambitious.
      “If I’m a top European club and have the money to spend, I wouldn’t hesitate.” More