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George Smith

Why Andy Cole believes Manchester United should sign Victor Osimhen instead of Harry Kane

Former striker Andy Cole believes Manchester United should ditch their interest in Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane and focus on signing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen instead.

United, who will resume their Premier League campaign after the international break with a trip to St. James' Park to face Newcastle United on April 2, are going to prioritise the addition of a new goal-getter ahead of next season. The club recognises that it needs an elite-level centre-forward to continue their development under Erik ten Hag and Kane and Osimhen have been identified as leading options.

Kane, who is Ten Hag's preferred target, is out-of-contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June 2024, meaning this summer could represent a golden opportunity for United to try and tempt Spurs into a sale. The striker, who became England's all-time leading goalscorer after netting his 54th goal for the Three Lions in Thursday night's 2-1 win over Italy, is one of the best forwards in the world and his record in front of goal, particularly in the Premier League, is very impressive.

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