Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand urges former side to sign Harry Kane alternative ‘even if he’s £150m’
RIO FERDINAND has made it clear exactly who he wants Manchester United to sign this summer.
The Red Devils have been linked with a move for Harry Kane, but Ferdinand thinks the answer lies with Napoli forward Victor Osimhen.
Man Utd are in the market for a new striker in the summer window with Erik ten Hag looking to improve his front line.
They’ve been linked with moves for Kane and Osimhen as well as Atalanta youngster Rasmus Hojlund.
Any deal for Kane could be complicated with reports suggesting Daniel Levy and Spurs are unwilling to let Kane leave, especially to a Premier League rival.
Ferdinand had his say on the debate between the three when speaking to FIVE.
He said: “I’d sign Kane in a heartbeat, he has gone under the radar because of [Erling] Haaland but I am not waiting and playing games in July.
“If he said no, I’d move straight on to Osimhen. Even if he’s £150m, do it. Look at the market. Who else is there? There’s no one ready-made.”
Osimhen was a crucial part of Napoli’s Serie A winning side and bagged 26 league goals in 32 appearances last season.
But Napoli would demand a huge fee for the 24-year-old who is regarded as one of the top talents in world football at the moment.
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Man Utd may turn their attention to Hojlund, but the 20-year-old also has a massive price tag with reports suggesting Atalanta would want £80million to let him go.
Ferdinand isn’t sure the Danish forward is worth the risk for his former club.
He said: “He’s not ready-made, ain’t done it properly at the top consistently. You’re buying him off the back of a season.”
Hojlund scored nine times and registered four assists in 32 league games last season.
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