Victor Osimhen can give Manchester United what some fans fear he can't

There is one question that is becoming dominant among Manchester United's supporters ahead of the summer transfer window: Harry Kane or Victor Osimhen?

The Reds, who will resume their Premier League campaign with a trip to St James' Park to face fellow Champions League hopefuls Newcastle United on April 2, are set to prioritise the addition of a new striker ahead of next season and Tottenham Hotspur ace Kane and Napoli sensation Osimhen have positioned themselves at the top of their wish list.

United manager Erik ten Hag, as reported by the Manchester Evening News earlier this month, has earmarked Kane as his preferred target to strengthen the club's attacking options. The England captain is out of contract at Spurs in June 2024, meaning United could fancy their chances of tempting Spurs into a sale this forthcoming summer, giving them the opportunity to cash-in before they run the risk of losing him for free 12 months later.

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The 29-year-old, who is widely renowned as one of the greatest strikers in the world, would offer United the guarantee of goals and bags of Premier League experience. Including this season to date, he has scored 23, 27, 33, 24 and 24 goals across the last five campaigns in all competitions for Spurs.

His hit-rate in front of goal is second to none, hence why he has Alan Shearer's all-time Premier League goals record of 260 in his sights. He would be a statement signing and send out a clear message that United mean business under Ten Hag.

On the flip side, though, Kane will already be 30 by the time next season gets underway, meaning, from that juncture, he will start to be described as a player that is moving towards the end of his