Manchester United 'identify' Cristiano Ronaldo replacement and more transfer rumours
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is planning to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with highly-rated Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
That is according to a report by Napoli expert and Italian journalist Ciro Venerato, as cited by Tutto Napoli, who claim that Rangnick wants to add the Nigerian to his attacking options next season.
United are set to prioritise the addition of a new, younger striker this coming summer and Osimhen fits the profile. United, who face arch rivals Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, have long since pinpointed Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland as their number one target to become the new face of their forward line.
However, despite the €75million release clause within his contract becoming active this summer, United are not expected to win the race for his signature. ALSO READ: Ralf Rangnick has doubts about Cristiano Ronaldo The likes of Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are all chasing the Norway international and are keen on adding him to their respective armouries.
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