Manchester United transfer news RECAP plus striker search latest, Sevilla appoint new manager

Manchester United players have some time to put their feet up when it comes to domestic action - but there is still plenty going on at Old Trafford and beyond right now.

A second deadline for takeover offers has been put in place. As many as five bids are anticipated after Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani formalised their interest last month with the former addressing his proposal after visiting Old Trafford and Carrington last week.

With one eye on the summer window, meanwhile, United want to make at least two major signings with one of those being a long-term striker. Harry Kane is the prime target in that regard, but United are also monitoring Victor Osimhen from Napoli after his stunning season.

Erik ten Hag is also understood to be tracking another central midfielder for his rebuild. Declan Rice, Frenkie de Jong and Jude Bellingham are on his radar, but there are alternative options.

In other news, Sevilla have appointed a new manager before meeting United in the Europa League last-eight next month. Jose Luis Mendilibar has replaced sacked Jorge Sampaoli.

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Former striker Dimitar Berbatov has urged Manchester United to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer.

The Nigerian international, 24, has been in scintillating form for the Serie A table-toppers this season, scoring 25 goals in all competitions. He has been central to their quest to end their 33-year wait for a league title and has helped them reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the very first time in their history.

Osimhen, who joined Napoli from French side Lille in July 2020, is widely considered