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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Man Utd's dream striker target opens talks as summer saga takes new twist
Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Victor Osimhen but Juventus have now come to the negotiation table as they look to land the Napoli striker Juventus have entered the race to sign Victor Osimhen, who has attracted huge interest this summer with Manchester United also keen on the Nigerian. His time at Napoli looks to be up and the Old Lady want to keep him in Italy. They've resumed talks with their arch rivals, who have just claimed the Serie A title but have backed Romelu Lukaku as their main man in attack. Osimhen spent last season out on loan with Galatasaray, where he continued to be prolific. There are a number of frontmen tipped to be on the move this summer and Gazzetta claim that Osimhen remains Juventus ' primary target in attack so club representatives resumed talks with the striker's agents in recent days. Osimhen has a €75million (£64m) release clause but that is only valid for clubs outside Serie A, which means the Bianconeri must negotiate a transfer fee with Napoli, which could prove challenging. Viktor Gyokeres, another man who is also linked with a move to Manchester, is expected to leave Sporting Lisbon but Juventus have Osimhen ahead of the Swedish striker on their own shortlist. The Nigerian has already turned down a mammoth offer from Al-Hilal, which has underlined his desire to remain in Europe. Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Osimhen "must be waiting" for the Premier League giants to come calling. He said on Rio Ferdinand Presents: "No.9, they already know who I want. The comments know, the people know who I want, who I would go and get: Osimhen! It looks like he's turned down Al Hilal… he must be waiting for Man United. I don't know if Man United are going to come. That's the problem." Osimhen only has a year left on his deal in Naples which will put his club under pressure to sell as the summer goes on. He has previously been linked with a move to Chelsea, but that never materialised last summer. United have already landed Matheus Cunha this summer but remain on the hunt for a No.9 having missed out on Liam Delap. Their lack of European football could hamper them in some negotiations but they retain an interest in the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Gyokeres.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Man Utd told dream striker signing is 'waiting for them' after Gyokeres twist
Manchester United won't be able to offer European football to any of their attacking targets but Rio Ferdinand still believes there's an outstanding candidate waiting for an offer Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand believes Victor Osimhen is waiting for the club to move to the front of the queue for his signing. The Nigeria international spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, with parent club Napoli thought to be ready to cash in this summer. Ferdinand's claims come amid suggestions fellow target Viktor Gyokeres would favour a move to a club in the Champions League. Gyokeres starred under United head coach Ruben Amorim at Sporting CP, where he still plays his club football, but a reunion might not be entirely straightforward. Gyokeres was also high on Arsenal's shopping list, with the Gunners deciding between him and Benjamin Sesko. Now, according to reports in Germany, Mikel Arteta's side have reached an agreement with Sesko - though they are yet to meet RB Leipzig's valuation of the Slovenian. United have already bolstered their attacking ranks this summer with a £62.5million swoop for Wolves ' Matheus Cunha. Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo has also been linked, despite United - unlike fellow suitors Spurs - being unable to offer Champions League football. Osimhen, who scored 37 goals in 41 Galatasaray games last season, has also been of interest to Saudi club Al Hilal. The 26-year-old is believed to favour a move to a European club, though, and Ferdinand has made his position clear. "No.9, they already know who I want," Ferdinand said on Rio Ferdinand Presents when discussing United's options. "The comments know, the people know who I want, who I would go and get: Osimhen! "It looks like he's turned down Al Hilal… he must be waiting for Man United. I don't know if Man United are going to come. That's the problem." Ferdinand suggested he'd be happy with Gyokeres at Old Trafford if Osimhen doesn't arrive. Juventus have also been linked with the Swede, who fired Sporting to the Primeira Liga title last season, but Arsenal are believed to have put an approach of their own on ice. Arsenal 's pursuit of Sesko comes after Leipzig failed to qualify for the Champions League, leaving them prepared to cash in for the right price. That price is still north of £60m, though, and Arsenal aren't yet on the same page as the selling club. Sesko was heavily linked with Arsenal last summer, and his decision to sign a new contract in 2024 hasn't slowed down the London club's pursuit. If they miss out on the former Red Bull Salzburg man, though, they could yet return for another former target in Aston Villa and England star Ollie Watkins.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arsenal told why Declan Rice could be first to leave if trophy drought continues
Declan Rice has been highlighted as the one Arsenal player who could leave should the club's trophy drought continues. Defeat last week in the Champions League semi-finals means the Gunners will finish the season empty-handed for the fifth year in a row. Advertisement Rice has been a transformative signing for Mikel Arteta since arriving for £105million two years ago and was instrumental in Arsenal reaching the Champions League last four by scoring two free kicks against Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. But Rio Ferdinand believes Rice, who won the Conference League with West Ham weeks before leaving, would be among the first to get starting looking elsewhere should Arsenal continue to fluff their lines in search of silverware. If you're not winning trophies, I could see him maybe getting itchy feet at least Rio Ferdinand on Declan Rice "I think Declan is a bit of a throwback, there's a difference to him," Ferdinand said on the latest episode of Rio Ferdinand Presents. Advertisement "He would want to get the job done [win trophies] before he thought about going anywhere. I think he would be that type. I could be wrong but from knowing Declan, I think that's where he would sit." Ferdinand then added: "If he goes another season without winning then maybe he might start looking ... Declan hasn't gone to Arsenal for money or fame. He's gone there to try and improve himself and win. "If you're not doing that, I could see him maybe getting itchy feet at least, but I think it's too early to say." Rio Ferdinand speaking on his podcast on Monday (Rio Presents/YouTube) Ferdinand was responding to comments made by Jamie Carragher, who suggested Rice may start having serious "doubts" about his future at the Emirates if Arsenal continue failing to win trophies. Advertisement "I don't think right now, I think maybe for other players who've been there a bit longer," Carragher said on Sky Sports following Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Liverpool last weekend. "But in terms of Declan, I think he's been Arsenal's best player this season. I think those doubts maybe kick in in another 12 months."
Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Rio Ferdinand admits Liverpool transfer 'hurt him a bit' as Man Utd lose out
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was disappointed to see the Red Devils miss out on the opportunity to complete a deal for Liverpool's latest signing Rio Ferdinand wanted to see Jeremie Frimpong join Manchester United this summer and was left hurt the Netherlands international signed for Liverpool. The full-back arrived at Anfield after the Reds agreed to pay his £29.5million release clause to Bayer Leverkusen. Frimpong signed a five-year deal with Liverpool as he was quickly brought in to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold after the academy product joined Real Madrid. The 24-year-old is among Europe's most attacking right-backs and bagged five goals and eight assists in 2024/25, having scored 10 goals and provided seven assists this season before. And Liverpool quickly swooped to shore up the gap in his squad in their squad with Alexander-Arnold's exit long expected. And that has left Ferdinand dispondent. The former Manchester United defender reckons Frimpong would have been ideally suited to Ruben Amorim's style of play. "Frimpong is going to Liverpool which will hurt me a little bit, I've got to be honest," the former England international said on Rio Ferdinand Presents. "I think he would fit the way that Ruben Amorim wants to play perfectly." Former Manchester City academy ace Frimpong had no doubts over agreeing a move to Liverpool however. "It went quite easy," he said. "Liverpool came and said they had interest, and obviously for me it was a no-brainer," Frimpong said. "For me, it was like, 'Whatever you guys do, just get this done', [speaking to] my agents: 'Just get this done.' "Liverpool fans, I'm going to give my all, my energy, my work-rate and hopefully we can win together, we celebrate together, get everything together. "I'm just excited to be here. Thank you guys for accepting me and I won't let you guys down and I'll give you the energy that you guys want." Despite his disappointment, Ferdinand has been pleased with how quickly Manchester United have moved in the transfer market. The Red Devils have already confirmed the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves. "I have to say, I'm really excited about Cunha signing," Ferdinand said. "I'm happy we signed him, I'm happy with how aggressive we've been immediately, acting on it instantly." He added: "I think this is a great start to the transfer window. If I was advising the recruitment team on anything now, I would be saying: 'Please make sure you do not forget an experienced No.9'. "I'm not going to say names, I've said the names too many times, and I would go and get a midfielder as well. A midfielder that can dictate the player and pass and be the orchestrator, but he also needs to have some legs about him as well. "That's what Ruben Amorim's teams are about, they do that. Those two players would be the next ones, a centre-forward and a central midfielder, also a right-back."
Metro
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Ferdinand says it 'hurts' that Man Utd were beaten to £29.5m signing by rivals
Rio Ferdinand says it 'hurt' to see Manchester United miss out on the signing of Jeremie Frimpong as the right-back would have been a 'perfect' fit for Ruben Amorim's system. The Red Devils had been keeping close tabs on Frimpong's progress for well over a year, with the 24-year-old wing-back earning himself plenty of admirers across Bayer Leverkusen's historic 2023/24 season under Xabi Alonso. Frimpong followed this up with another eye-catching campaign at Leverkusen this term – and United were believed to be among the frontrunners to capture the Netherlands international this summer. But Liverpool overtook United in the race for Frimpong after begrudgingly accepting Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure for Real Madrid and the Dutchman's arrival on Merseyside was confirmed Friday. Frimpong put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Anfield and joins the newly crowned Premier League champions for a fee of £29.5million. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. 'It went quite easy. Liverpool came and said they had interest, and obviously for me it was a no-brainer,' Frimpong told the Reds' official website. 'For me, it was like, 'Whatever you guys do, just get this done,' [speaking to] my agents: 'Just get this done!' 'Liverpool fans, I'm going to give my all, my energy, my work-rate and hopefully we can win together, we celebrate together, get everything together. 'I'm just excited to be here. Thank you guys for accepting me. 'I won't let you guys down and I'll give you the energy that you guys want.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Liverpool's interest in Frimpong reportedly stretches back over a decade, with the Merseyside giants initially attempting to him up on an academy contract in 2010. But United legend Ferdinand says the move still 'hurts' as he is confident the former Celtic and Leverkusen star would have been ideally suited to the way Amorim sets up his teams. 'Frimpong is going to Liverpool which will hurt me a little bit, I've got to be honest,' the ex-United and England defender said on Rio Ferdinand Presents. 'I think he would fit the way that Ruben Amorim wants to play perfectly.' Ferdinand is, though, delighted to see United wrap up their first piece of summer transfer business by signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves – subject to visa approval and registration procedures. 'I have to say, I'm really excited about Cunha signing,' Ferdinand explained. 'I'm happy we signed him, I'm happy with how aggressive we've been immediately, acting on it instantly.' After luring Cunha to the Theatre of Dreams, Ferdinand hopes to see his former club bring in a striker, a central midfielder and a right-back. More Trending He added: 'I think this is a great start to the transfer window. If I was advising the recruitment team on anything now, I would be saying: 'Please make sure you do not forget an experienced No.9',' Ferdinand said. 'I'm not going to say names, I've said the names too many times, and I would go and get a midfielder as well. 'A midfielder that can dictate the player and pass and be the orchestrator, but he also needs to have some legs about him as well. That's what Ruben Amorim's teams are about, they do that. 'Those two players would be the next ones, a centre-forward and a central midfielder, also a right-back.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Liverpool fans fear £37m star is leaving after girlfriend's social media post MORE: Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes receives transfer message from Portugal team-mate MORE: Man Utd transfer target told he is making mistake by choosing Chelsea instead
