liveManchester United transfer news and rumours today: Napoli slap €150m price tag on Red Devils' target Victor Osimhen

Napoli have put a €150 million price tag on star striker Victor Osimhen and will not entertain a lower price, according to FootMercato. The report reveals that while the Nigeria star is under contract until 2025, he could be on his way out of Italy this summer.

Both Chelsea and Manchester United are on the lookout for a high-profile striker in the upcoming transfer window, and are both interested in Osimhen, but the Blues are not in a strong financial predicament following massive spent in recent past. PSG are also in the race for Osimhen, though the forward has his heart set on a Premier League move.

The Daily Mail has reported that Manchester United is eyeing a move for Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma in the summer.

The Japanese international has been the find of the season for the Seagulls leading their forward battery and is on the radar of multiple European elites owing to his electrifying pace and massive goal-scoring ability.

The 25-year-old’s contract at Brighton expires in the summer of 2025, and the Red Devils will look to lure him to Manchester at the end of the season.

According to a report from The Times, Tottenham Hotspur will demand £100 million upfront for Harry Kane.

Manchester United are interested in signing the England captain and will have to make an important decision in the upcoming summer transfer window. Kane's contract expires in 2024.

As per Calciomercatoweb, Manchester United will have to battle it out with Newcastle United for the signing of AS Roma ace Paulo Dybala in the summer.

Dybala has refound his form with AS Roma and will be available for a bargain for clubs next season.

According to Fichajes, Manchester United are on of the favourites to sign in-form Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani in the summer.

As per the report, Manchester United are willing to pay €120m for the forward, however, they will have to ward off interest from PSG to sign Kolo Muani.

According to Belgian daily Het Laatste Nieuws, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is interested in signing Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.

The 20-year-old became Anderlecht’s first-choice goalkeeper since the World Cup, and he has since put in numerous standout performances for them. The youngster recently starred against Villarreal in the Europa Conference League as the Belgian outfit secured their place in the quarter-final.

According to HLN, Verbruggen's performances have drawn the attention of prominent European teams, with United among those keeping a watch on him. Ten Hag has also to be taken note of the goalkeeper, who might be available for €10m in the off-season.

According to Fichajes, Manchester United are open to triggering Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembélé's release clause of €50m in the summer.

The report states that the French winger could be sold by Barcelona to recuperate their financial losses and Manchester United are keen on adding him to their squad.

According to Football Insider, Manchester United have included Napoli central defender Kim Min-Jae to their summer transfer wishlist.

As well as searching the market for a striker, amid interest in Victor Osimhen, the Premier League giants are also prioritising a move to bolster at centre-back, with several United defenders linked with moves away from the club come summer.

It is added that Min-Jae, 26, has a release clause in his current contract that can be activated this summer for a fee of just £43m. As for Osimhen, it could take an offer in excess of the £100m to lure the Serie A league leaders to sell their talismanic striker.

Manchester United are among a host of Premier League clubs interested in securing the services of defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha from Fulham, according to The Sun. The 27-year-old has a contract with the Cottagers until 2027.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham are also keen on acquiring his signature come summer.

Manchester United are ready to join the race for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, with is still uncertain on his future.

Bellingham, 19, is one of the best young players in Europe and Borussia Dortmund are open to selling him for the right price, and Jason Burt of The Telegraph claims that United have finally registered their interest in landing him in the summer.

The England international has garnered interest from Manchester City, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Chelsea, but his £110m asking price may prove a stumbling block. Burt says Ten Hag believes he ‘will have to sell’ to facilitate a move for Bellingham if United also sign a striker as planned.

According to Football Insider, Manchester United are ready to propose Inter Milan a swap deal to secure the services of Denzel Dumfries in exchange for Victor Lindelof. Erik ten Hag is said to be a big fan of the Dutch wing-back and is keen to bring him to Old Trafford.

The report adds that United could not afford a deal for Dumfries in January, and with Inter believed to be interested in Lindelof, a swap deal is regarded as a win-win situation for both parties. With Milan Skriniar set to join Paris Saint-Germain in a Bosman transfer in the summer, defensive reinforcements are a priority for the Nerazzurri come summer.

Manchester United are in the market to strengthen in multiple positions. They are looking at midfield options to add more quality in that position. According to reports in Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona's Frank Kessie is an option.

The 26-year-old midfielder is deemed to be an ideal partner for Casemiro in the midfield. The former AC Milan man is being chased by other clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.

German publication BILD have reported that Manchester United are preparing a £106 million bid for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani.

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Manchester United are among the clubs to have recently scouted Benfica prodigy António Silva, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

“Silva is contracted until 2027 with a €100m release clause. Real Madrid, Liverpool, Dortmund, Napoli and Manchester United are among the clubs who have recently sent scouts to see Silva play," Jacobs stated in his column for CaughtOffside.

“But there’s nothing to get too excited about just yet. It’s normal to watch top young players at this stage of the season and it will take time before it’s clear if any club moves.”

Manchester United are considering preparing a new contract proposal for Uruguayn youngster Facundo Pellestri, who has been impressive during his cameos this season.

The Red Devils plan on sending the young winger on loan next season, where he can get regular playing time, but want to extend his contract in the summer.

According to Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United are not tracking Tottenham Hotspur all-time top-scorer Harry Kane for the next season.

Per Plettenberg, Manchester United are more keen on going for Napoli ace Victor Osimhen in the next transfer window.

According to The Sun (via CalcioMercato), Manchester United will not match Napoli's asking price of €150m for in-form striker Victor Osimhen.

The report states that they will not go beyond €100m for the Nigerian ace, despite Osimhen being a top priority for Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.

Italian outlet Calciomercato has reported that Manchester United has entered the race to sign Marcus Thuram from Borussia Monchengladbach.

The French star has reportedly relayed his intention to leave to Borussia’s hierarchy and the Red Devils are aiming to get him onboard.

Erik ten Hag has expressed his desire to sign a striker in the summer to partner with Marcus Rashford and the Dutch manager could put all efforts to sign Thuram in the summer.