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Manchester United and Arsenal both see big bids for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, while a key figure from Leeds can leave – both in the latest Euro Paper Talk.
MAN UTD, ARSENAL IN THE OSIMHEN MATCH
Manchester United and Arsenal could both soon bid at least £ 84m for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to a report.
The two clubs have made an attacking contract a key priority ahead of this summer’s transfer window. While Cristiano Ronaldo has impressed after his return at Old Trafford with 24 goals in 38 games, he is nearing the end of his career with his 37th.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are more and more likely to lose both Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette as free agents this summer. Those departures would come after the Gunners let Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leave in January.
United had links to a move to Nigerian international Osimhen before moving from Lille to Naples. And Arsenal have had connections for the past few months following their failure to sign Dusan Vlahovic in January.
According to Corriere del Mezzogiornothe interest from both Premier League clubs remains high.
In fact, the Italian newspaper claims that both Man Utd and Arsenal are likely to bid € 100 million to pick up the 23-year-old.
Osimhen has scored 17 goals in 29 matches this season, including 13 in 24 Serie A matches.
He has three years left on his Napoli contract, so club president Aurelio de Laurentiis has a strong negotiating position.
Temporary Man Utd Boss Ralf Rangnick has urged the club to sign two “modern strikers” to help future new manager Erik ten Hag.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, meanwhile, also needs reinforcements at the top as he looks to take his team to the next level.
AND THE REST FROM EURO PAPER TALK
Leeds United assistant coach Franz Schiemer has confirmed that he has been in talks to join Man Utd’s interim manager Ralf Rangnick on the Austrian national team. (Courier)
Aston Villa are beginning to be in doubt about taking advantage of their opportunity to buy Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona in the midst of the Brazilian’s loss of form. (Mundo Deportivo)
In fact, Newcastle are showing interest in a blow after the 29-year-old. (Sport)
Arsenal could once again try to sign Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo, amid doubts about his future in Turin. (Calciomercato)
Napoli are after Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca, but Newcastle and both Milan clubs are also in the hunt. (Ciro Veneto)
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REACTION AND CONNECTIONS
Villarreal striker Gerard Moreno has said the La Liga team should be proud of their run to the Champions League semi-finals following the defeat to Liverpool on Tuesday. (Mundo Deportivo)
Unai Emery has said that while Villarreal scared Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp’s Reds deserve to be in the final. (Football Spain)
Still, Villarreal president Fernando Roig has claimed it is a “scandal” that the Spaniards were not penalized in the first half of their 3-2 defeat. (Mundo Deportivo)
Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti has said Real Madrid feel “very convinced” of toppling their 4-3 deficit to Manchester City in Wednesday’s second semi-final. (Mundo Deportivo)
EURO PAPER TALK – WEST HAM LEARN STRIKER FEE
West Ham will have to pay € 15 million (£ 13 million) if they want to buy Strasbourg striker Ludovic Ajorque. (Nordic voice)
Barcelona feel they can get € 70 million (£ 59 million) for Frenkie de Jong, amid exit speculation surrounding the Dutch midfielder. (Four)
Tottenham are in regular contact with Borussia Mönchengladbach over Jonas Hofmann and can therefore move this summer. (picture)
Spurs are also considering buying Inter star Denzel Dumfries. Bayern Munich are on the trail of the Dumfries, but they could still go after Ajax ‘Noussair Mazraoui instead. (Gazetta dello Sport)
AC Milan keep an eye on Udinese and former Everton star Gerard Deulofeu after his excellent season in Serie A. (TuttoUdinese)
Juan Mata will have three transfer options in La Liga after his Man Utd exit. However, the midfielder’s former club Valencia believe they can beat Real Betis and Real Sociedad for the 34-year-old. (Sport)
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