Manchester United report: Stunning €100m star to become Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement

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Manchester United are expected to cut ties with Cristiano Ronaldo this summer – and have wasted no time in identifying his successor

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo
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Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has decided on the player he wants to lead the line at Old Trafford next season.

The 63-year-old is only in charge in the northwest until May, with Erik Ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino both candidates to become the next full-time manager – but with Rangnick stepping into a consultancy role after his contract in the dugout expires, he has given his recommendation on a new forward.

It seems as if the German has lost patience with Cristiano Ronaldo – who has only struck once in his previous 10 appearances.

Napoli expert Ciro Venerato, via Tutto Napoli, says that Victor Osimhen is top of the wishlist for the Red Devils – but the Nigeria international is likely to break the nine digit figure, with Napoli wanting €100m for their record signing (about £84m).

The striker is a physical, hard-running and exceptionally athletic player, while his deftness and goalscoring ability is exactly what United need in a forward. Ronaldo's hazy future coupled with Mason Greenwood's continued uncertainty makes a new goalscorer seem probable this summer. 

At just 23, the Nigerian could well be a player for the future too who United could build around and watch develop into an even bigger star.

It's thought that United are also on the lookout for new midfielders, a right-back upgrade on Aaron Wan-Bissaka and potentially more options out wide, too. 

Osimhen is valued at £54m by Transfermarkt.

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