Gossip: Man Utd quoted £100m for striker, third Leipzig star eyed

Man Utd apparently followed Ralf Rangnick’s advice to make an enquiry over a Napoli striker. They didn’t like the response…

UNITED PRICED OUT OF OSIMHEN MOVE

Manchester United’s profligacy and their over-reliance on 86-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo means a centre-forward is among the priorities for the Red Devils in the coming transfer windows.

It seems unlikely, though, that they will be signing Victor Osimhen. Apparently, Ralf Rangnick was keen for United to explore a deal for the Nigeria striker, who has 11 goals in 22 appearances for Napoli this season.

But the Daily Star says the Italian club have priced Osimhen out of contention for the Red Devils. The 23-year-old joined Napoli from Lille in 2020 for a club record fee that initially cost £45million but could rise to something like £70million.

So, with Napoli keen to make a hefty profit, it is claimed United have been quoted around £100million for Osimhen, which they have no intention of paying.

RED DEVILS EYE THIRD LEIPZIG TARGET

Rangnick is also said to have recommended another of his former players to the Old Trafford hierarchy…

The interim manager has already suggested that United approach RB Leipzig over Christopher Nkunku and Amadou Haidara, and now Nordi Mukiele could be in line for a reunion with Rangnick.

Mukiele is a right-sided defender, able to play at full-back or centre-back, who has featured in 21 games for the German club this season.

The 24-year-old arrived in Leipzig from Montpellier for £13.3million in 2018 and Fichajes says United are looking to offer him the next step.

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Like United, Real Madrid are also on the hunt for strikers this summer. And