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Manchester United really want to sign Napoli star Victor Osimhen during the summer transfer window, Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg claims. The Red Devils are likely to invest on a marquee striker this summer and they have already been linked with multiple names over the past few months. Osimhen and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Kolo Muani are among the striker targets but Plettenberg has said that United have a clear preference for the former.Speaking to Sky Sport Germany, he said: “Manchester United really want him [Osimhen]. We’re hearing that he’s also ranked higher than Kolo Muani internally.”Osimhen could evolve into a world-class striker Osimhen has had a superb season with Napoli, scoring 23 goals and providing five assists in 28 games. The Nigerian star has averaged a goal contribution in every 78 minutes this term. If he can continue at the same rate in future, he could evolve into a world-class striker.

Erik ten Hag's Man United side secured their spot in the quarter-finals by beating Real Betis over two legs.Manchester United have secured their spot in the last eight of the Europa League after completing an aggregate victory over Real Betis. Erik ten Hag's side won 1-0 in Spain on Thursday night thanks to a Marcus Rashford goal to complete a 5-1 aggregate success following the 4-1 win at Old Trafford. United, who won the competition in 2017 under Jose Mourinho and were beaten finalists in 2021, now take their place in Friday's draw. United have already claimed the Carabao Cup this season and face Fulham in the last eight of the FA Cup this weekend as they seek a cup treble. Ten Hag and his side will be keen to add a European trophy this term and are among the favourites for the competition.