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Manchester United’s hunt for the perfect striker in the summer is not going to be easy given the club’s poor form and current financial predicament.

What Ruben Amorim would have ideally liked was a reunion with Sporting CP protege Viktor Gyokeres but the Swede is desperate to keep playing Champions League football and he does not feel the Red Devils can offer him that.

Victor Osimhen has no such demands but his wages and Napoli’s asking price could prove too much for United. Which is why Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap has emerged as a low-cost alternative.

Another striker on their wishlist is Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt whose form this season has caught the fancy of plenty of clubs.

Ekitike interest

The 22-year-old has 19 goals and eight assists this season, and his impressive hat-trick for the France U21 international team against England had everyone talking.

The German side are obviously aware of the interest the “diamond” is generating which is why they have slapped a £67 million price tag on his head.

He still has four years left on his current deal, which is why Frankfurt are in an advantageous position and as per Givemesport, they have no plans of lowering their demands.

As a result, the 20-time English league champions will find it hard to acquire the supremely-talented Frenchman this summer.

Frankfurt’s demands beyond United’s reach

“Manchester United are increasingly unlikely to lure Hugo Ekitike to Old Trafford when the transfer window reopens for business as the Eintracht Frankfurt star’s price tag is on course to be out of their reach as they go in search of fresh firepower, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

“Manchester United are facing a major stumbling block in their pursuit of Ekitike, according to GMS sources, as they will not be able to table an offer which meets Eintracht Frankfurt’s £67million demands and could be forced to turn their attentions towards alternative options when the transfer window reopens in the summer.

“The striker still has four years remaining on a contract which allows him to pocket in excess of £80,000-per-week when bonuses are triggered, resulting in his current employers being in a strong negotiating position and under no immediate pressure to lower their valuation in the coming months.”

A huge summer window awaits the club and it will be intriguing to see how INEOS handles it and who ultimately comes in. Amorim desperately needs more help thats for sure.

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More behind-the-scene changes could be on the cards at Manchester United as per a report from The Telegraph.

Collette Roche, who is United’s chief operating officer, is being eyed by Newcastle United for their soon-to-be vacant chief executive role.

Darren Eale, the current CEO is expected to step down after being diagnosed with blood cancer and is currently serving till a replacement is secured.

“Collette Roche, the Manchester United chief operating officer, has emerged as one of the candidates for the chief executive role at Newcastle, Telegraph Sport understands.

Roche could be Newcastle bound?

“Newcastle are searching for a new chief executive to lead the club after it emerged last September that Darren Eales would be stepping down after being diagnosed with blood cancer. Eales is continuing in his post until a successor is found.”

Roche is not the only name on the list with Former Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham also among the candidates. The position has reportedly attracted a lot of interest.

Despite her current role being expanded since INEOS’ arrival, Roche has not been short of offers with Everton also looking at her to fill the vacant chief executive role before Angus Kinnear’s appointment in March.

Since Dan Ashworth, who incidentally arrived from the Magpies, departed, Roche has been forced to take up a more prominent role in the football operations.

She is key to INEOS’ stadium plans

Not only that but she was a key figure behind the recent £50 million Carrington revamp while also playing a crucial role in the club’s plans of delivering the new £2 billion stadium. So far, the club have refused to comment on said links.

She had joined the club back in 2018 from Manchester Airport, and her expertise might be needed given the design plan of the stadium and the need to get the all-clear from the airport before proceeding with construction.

Interestingly, she is now the only survivor from the previous management group with United’s people and transformation director Annie Hale, commercial director Florence Lafaye and chief commercial development officer James Holroyd all leaving recently.

Other senior officials like former chief executive Richard Arnold and football director John Murtough have already departed. Not to mention the countless job cuts.

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Brazil are looking for a new coach following defeat to their arch rivals.

Rasmus Hojlund is clearly not the striker Ruben Amorim needs at Manchester United at the moment given the Dane’s obvious struggles in front of goal.

Apart from his difficulties finding the back of the net, the 22-year-old’s overall play has also left a lot to be desired, which is why the head coach wants him gone in the summer.

As for a replacement, the Portuguese had demanded INEOS to sign his Sporting CP protege Viktor Gyokeres, but the Swede has his eyes on playing in the Champions League, something the Red Devils might not be in a position to offer.

As a result, the club have moved on to Victor Osimhen, who has no such ask, but his humongous wage demands and Napoli’s asking price might prove difficult for United given their current financial situation.

Delap remains a target

Which is why plenty of cost-effective options are being monitored including Liam Delap of Ipswich Town. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a fine personal season despite the Tractor Boys being firmly in the relegation zone.

He has 10 goals and two assists and has impressed quite a few English top flight clubs, including United, Newcastle, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham with the Portman Road outfit slapping a £40 million price tag on his head.

And as per TBR Football, the 20-time English league champions have held talks with the striker’s camp and have been impressed with Delap’s confidence.

The former Manchester City academy starlet feels he has what it takes to succeed at any top club. And with Kieran McKenna’s side among the favourites to get relegated, he could be available for a cut-price fee.

“Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham have all had talks with the player’s camp – they all like how confident he is.

Talks have taken place

“Indeed, Delap is open to join any Premier League club – he believes in his own talent and can make an impact at whichever club.

“Newcastle sources have confirmed to TBR Football that Delap is someone that they have done a lot of work on and they are ready to compete for his signature.”

City hold a 20 percent sell-on clause as well as a buyback clause, which they do not plan to trigger. Chelsea were said to be favourites and United’s approach will depend on how their season ends and how many players they can offload in the summer.

If they can win the Europa League and can raise enough money through sales, the arrival of a big-name player cannot be ruled out. But in case things do not go as plan, Delap could be the best backup option.

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Bayer Leverkusen are within striking distance of Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga.

Napoli v AC Milan is a critical fixture for both sides as they chase different aims in the Serie A run-in.

Olympiacos sporting director Darko Kovacevic has emphasised that their goal is not only to retain reported Manchester United target Charalampos Kostoulas this season but also to keep him for many years to come.

Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe became a minority owner of United last year, the club’s transfer strategy has shifted from targeting established superstars to focusing on young talents with the potential to develop into world-class players.

Last summer alone, United brought in the likes of Chido Obi (17), Samuel Lusale (17), Sekou Kone (18) and Leny Yoro (18).

In January, the Red Devils signed 18-year-old Ayden Heaven, who has already made his breakthrough into the first team.

It was no surprise, then, when reports surfaced that United were monitoring Kostoulas, widely considered one of the brightest young talents emerging from Greece.

A report covered by The Peoples Person last weekend relayed that Ruben Amorim’s side made contact with Olympiacos to enquire about the 17-year-old.

He is not the only Greek wonderkid playing for Olympiacos who’s on United’s radar. The English giants are also believed to be eyeing Christoph Mouzakitis.

While Mouzakitis has already made his international debut for Greece, Kostoulas has yet to do so—but it seems only a matter of time before he earns his first cap.

So far this season, Kostoulas has made 21 top-flight appearances, scoring an impressive six goals and providing one assist in that period.

As interest in him mounts, Olympiacos chief Darko Kovacevic has insisted the teenager will not be offloaded in the summer.

Kovacevic said [as quoted by GOAL], “There is growing interest in him, but he is an Olympiacos player.”

“He will stay at Olympiacos for sure this season, and I hope for longer.”

Kovacevic’s remarks may be motivated by the fact that Kostoulas’ contract with Olympiacos runs until June 2030. The club are therefore under no pressure to sell him in the upcoming window.

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What Ruben Amorim and Manchester United need most right now is an elite striker who can finish off chances, unlike what Rasmus Hojlund has managed all season.

The Dane has not only failed to find the back of net consistently, his hold-up play and passing have also left a lot to be desired which is why the head coach wants him gone in the summer.

Whether the Red Devils manage to find a buyer for him is a whole different ball game altogether. But finding a replacement will not be easy given the club’s current predicament.

United are currently 13th in the Premier League and ruthless finishers like Viktor Gyokeres want to play in the Champions League, something the Old Trafford side might not be able to offer.

Osimhen open to moving to United

Victor Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, is another top target but there were doubts as to whether he would accept the possibility of no European football next season while his wage demands are also quite significant.

TBR Football have great news on that front. Journalist Graeme Bailey has suggested that the Nigerian superstar has no qualms about moving to Manchester even if there is no Champions League football on offer.

“Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are just some of the clubs keen on Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen.

“Man United have been informed that Osimhen would be willing to move to Old Trafford, without Champions League football.”

The 20-time English league champions are still alive in the Europa League and there is every chance they could go on and win it in Bilbao. The report, however, does not mention the wage factor at all.

There is significant interest from Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Newcastle while Saudi Pro League sides are also ready to pay over the odds to land the 26-year-old.

But the Napoli star has no interest in the riches of the Middle East and is focussed on moving to a club in the English top-flight with the Serie A side hoping to earn £65 million from his sale.

Not looking at Saudi move

His agents have been instructed to try and find an early resolution this time around after Osimhen had to scramble to find a club after his move to Stamford Bridge broke down last summer.

“The Pro League, led by former Chelsea chief Michael Emenalo, are planning a major transfer drive this summer and are targeting some of the Europe’s top talent.

“The likes of Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Osimhen are all in their sights. However, whilst Salah and Nunez are seemingly open to the prospect of moving to the Middle East – sources have told TBR Football that Osimhen is not looking at the prospect at this point.”

Galatasaray also want him but whether they can afford him remains to be seen. The player will reportedly relay his decision on his future to his current loan club in April. Hopefully, INEOS can get this deal done given Amorim’s urgent requirement.

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