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Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd open talks for major striker signing as blockbuster double deal nears for Ten Hag; Tottenham eye little-known Argentina striker as Kane successor
Summary
Manchester United have opened talks with Marcus Thuram and plan to sign two new strikers, while Aston Villa are pushing to sign a player who once cost close to £100m. Tottenham are eyeing River Plate attacker Lucas Beltran as a possible successor to Harry Kane, and Arsenal and Barcelona are both interested in Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich. Chelsea and Manchester United are both considering a swoop for Jules Kounde, and Aston Villa are considering a swoop on Chelsea for Romelu Lukaku. Various other stories and transfer rumors are also mentioned.
Q&As
What two strikers is Manchester United looking to sign?
Manchester United is looking to sign Marcus Thuram and Mohammed Kudus.
How much is Victor Osimhen being linked with a move to Manchester United for?
Victor Osimhen is being linked with a move to Manchester United for around €150m (£132m).
Who is Tottenham looking to sign as a Harry Kane successor?
Tottenham is looking to sign River Plate striker Lucas Beltran as a Harry Kane successor.
What club is leading the race for Divock Origi?
Fenerbahce is leading the race for Divock Origi.
What club is Aston Villa considering a swoop for Romelu Lukaku from?
Aston Villa is considering a swoop for Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.
AI Comments
👍 It's great to see Manchester United making moves to sign Marcus Thuram and Mohammed Kudus, as well as Tottenham looking at River Plate's Lucas Beltran as a potential Harry Kane successor.
👎 It's concerning to see how much money is being thrown around for these potential signings, especially considering the money troubles clubs have faced due to the pandemic.
AI Discussion
Me: Well, it's about potential transfer news from the Premier League. Manchester United is looking to sign two new strikers, Aston Villa is pushing to sign a star who once cost close to £100m, and Tottenham is eyeing a little-known Argentina striker as a possible successor to Harry Kane. Marcus Thuram and Mohammed Kudus are both being targeted by Manchester United, while Lucas Beltran is being eyed by Tottenham.
Friend: Wow, that's a lot of transfer news! It looks like Manchester United is really planning to make some big changes this summer.
Me: Absolutely. It's going to be interesting to see which players they end up signing, and how those signings will affect their team dynamic. It's also interesting to see that they are targeting young players like Marcus Thuram and Mohammed Kudus, and this could have a big impact on their long-term success. It'll be interesting to see what happens with Tottenham and their search for a Harry Kane successor, too.
Action items
- Research the players mentioned in the article and evaluate their potential fit with the teams they are being linked to.
- Follow the latest news and updates on the transfer market to stay up to date on potential signings.
- Analyze the financial implications of the potential signings and how they could affect the teams’ budgets.
Technical terms
- Marcus Thuram
- French striker and son of World Cup winner, Lilian, who is due to leave Borussia Monchengladbach this summer as a free agent.
- Mohammed Kudus
- Ghanaian star who is rated in the €50m (£44m ) bracket, and is capable of playing across the frontline.
- Lucas Beltran
- 22-year-old River Plate striker who has 14 goals and five assists in 63 appearances.
- Victor Osimhen
- Nigerian striker who is being linked with a big-money swoop to Manchester United, with the club facing having to pay in the region of €150m (£132m).
- Randal Kolo Muani
- French striker who is being linked with a big-money swoop to Manchester United.
- Erik ten Hag
- Manchester United manager who is desperate to bolster his squad with the addition of a new centre-forward this summer.
- Harry Kane
- Tottenham striker who is being eyed as a possible successor by Daniel Levy.
- Anthony Martial
- Manchester United forward who is heading for the Old Trafford exit door.
- Jules Kounde
- Chelsea target who wants to leave Barcelona and move to the Premier League this summer.
- Romelu Lukaku
- £97.5m striker who is being considered for a swoop by Aston Villa.
- Roberto Firmino
- Liverpool old boy who is pushing to secure a free-transfer move to Barcelona.
- Xavi
- Barcelona manager who is prioritising Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang first.
- Jordi Alba
- Barcelona full-back who is set to depart the Camp Nou a year before his contract expires.
- Jorg Schmadtke
- Liverpool sporting director who plans to make Wolfsburg defender Micky Van de Ven his first signing for the club.