Chelsea target and Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez would love to complete a summer switch to Stamford Bridge, according to reports.

How old is Lautaro Martinez?

Martinez is a 25-year-old striker who has played his football at the San Siro Stadium since 2018 after joining from Racing Club. During his four years in the Serie A, he’s been a regular feature of Simone Inzaghi’s first-team, racking up a total of 238 appearances to date.

The Argentina international, however, could be on the move during the ongoing window after establishing himself as his side’s both overall and offensive best-performing player last season with a WhoScored match rating of 7.18, not to mention that he also won the World Cup, which has attracted plenty of attention from the Premier League.

Back in June, 90min reported that the Blues and Manchester United, alongside La Liga giants Real Madrid, had all registered an interest in a summer deal for the attacker who is expected to start a new adventure, and his new home could well be in SW6.

Since his arrival, Mauricio Pochettino has already recruited RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku and Villareal’s Nicolas Jackson, but it appears that he’s in the market for even more attacking reinforcements if the following update is to be believed.

Are Chelsea signing Lautaro Martinez?

According to Football Insider, Martinez is "keen to make the switch" to the English top-flight and more specifically "wants to team up" with his compatriot Pochettino at Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea boss is believed to be a "big fan" of the centre-forward and it's claimed by sources that he would "love" the opportunity to work with his countryman.

Inter Milan's talisman is on a "shortlist" of final third targets alongside Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic and Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani, though it yet remains to be seen which of the three strikers would be the preferred option in the capital.

How many goals has Lautaro Martinez scored?

In the Serie A last season, Martinez posted a remarkable 28 goal contributions (21 goals and seven assists) in 38 appearances with this outstanding form seeing him collect eight man-of-the-match awards, so should he put pen to paper, he could be a real force to be reckoned with leading the line at Chelsea.

Sponsored by Nike, Inter’s “dangerous” striker, as lauded by talent scout Jacek Kulig, also recorded a total of 125 shots over the course of the campaign which was more than any of his fellow teammates, as per FBRef, highlighting not only how much of a standout star he is but also the constant eye and desire he has to make sure that the ball hits the back of the net.

Martinez, who pockets £182k-per-week and has the versatility to operate anywhere across the frontline, including out wide on both wings, will additionally know what it takes to compete and be successful at the highest level having secured eight senior trophies since the start of his career – that number could increase if he was to move to the capital where a new era is about to begin under Pochettino.

Delhi Daredevils batsman Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out for at least a week with a bout of chickenpox

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Quick facts – Iyer’s form for Daredevils in IPL 2015 and 2016

Delhi Daredevils batsman Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out for at least a week with a bout of chickenpox. Iyer, who is recuperating at home in Mumbai, will miss Daredevils’ season-opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 8, and is also likely to sit out their second match, against Rising Pune Supergiant on April 11.Iyer’s illness adds to a growing list of unavailable Daredevils players. Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has been ruled out for the entire season with a finger injury, middle-order batsman JP Duminy has pulled out due to personal reasons, and the allrounder Angelo Mathews is also expected to miss a large chunk of the season while recovering from hamstring and calf injuries.Iyer, who recently earned a call-up to India’s Test squad as cover for the injured Virat Kohli, has played two IPL seasons for Daredevils. He was their top run-getter in 2015, with 439 at an average of 33.76 and a strike rate of 128.36, and endured a difficult 2016, with only 30 runs from six innings, including three ducks.

Newcastle United are reportedly interested in Sporting CP star Goncalo Inacio, as the Magpies eye a busy summer ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

Eddie Howe is expected to continue to deliver in the transfer window, after the North East side confirmed the marquee signing of AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali for a fee of £55m this week.

Having gained access to the Champions League for the first time since 2002/03, Newcastle have a bolstered pull going into the window, with added financial reassurance from Saudi Arabia’s lucrative Public Investment Fund.

Howe could add to the joy of securing Tonali by setting his sights on Inacio, who is a player in demand this summer.

What’s the latest on Goncalo Inacio to Newcastle United?

As reported by Football Insider on Monday, Newcastle are ‘plotting’ a move for Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo Inacio.

The report claims that the Magpies are ‘exploring’ the idea of signing the defender, who “fits the profile” of the individual the club are wanting to hire.

Spanish publication AS listed Arsenal and Liverpool as other candidates eyeing the 21-year-old, who is valued by his club at €45m (£39m).

What could Goncalo Inacio offer to Newcastle United?

Despite discovering the perfect balance in central defence between Sven Botman and Fabian Schar, the Magpies could bolster their back line this summer to add depth and competition in the position.

Another area that sparks rumours that Newcastle could recruit a defender this summer is the uncertainty surrounding the future of Jamaal Lascelles, who has just one year remaining on his contract.

The club captain made just 11 appearances in all competitions last season, registering just two starts in the Premier League all year.

As reported by Football Insider this week, the Englishman will have a ‘decision to make’ this summer on whether he opts to depart or risk facing another campaign deprived of game time.

Should the 29-year-old decide to leave, Howe could find his perfect replacement in Inacio, who had impressed as a standout centre-back in Europe last term.

Lauded as “complete” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, the 21-year-old flexed his ability in being an assured presence in Sporting’s defence, contributing to seven clean sheets in 26 Liga Portugal starts.

As per Sofascore, the Portuguese ace won 59% of his total duels in the league, as well as averaging 1.4 interceptions and 1.2 tackles per game to cement himself as one of the most important figures in Ruben Amorim’s side.

One of the most impressive areas of the defender's game is his ability on the ball, with Kulig describing him as being ‘one of the most interesting’ centre-backs in Europe.

As per FBref, the central defender could add an alternate strength to Newcastle’s side, highlighted through his monstrous average of 9.04 progressive passes per 90, showing his ability to get the ball forward from the back.

To put into comparison the new outlet that Inacio could hand to Howe at St James’ Park, Schar averaged an average of 3.90 progressive passes per 90, with Botman following with an average of 2.50, via FBref.

Newcastle could add a new layer of solidity by signing Incacio, who could not only allow Lascelles to leave without repercussion on numbers in the squad, but also prove to be an upgrade to those already on show in the North East.

Under Roman Abramovich, the openness of the Chelsea hierarchy to allow Cobham’s most eye-catching talents to so easily depart the club has been one of English football’s greatest myths.

It becomes even more questionable when considering how this money has been reinvested. Romelu Lukaku, Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, and Hakim Ziyech are all massive names who have been funded in this manner and arguably failed to deliver consistently.

With this backdrop, the sale of Tino Livramento to Southampton in the summer of 2021 is one of the club’s strangest ideas. The right-back was named Chelsea’s Academy Player of the Year at the time and a failure to strike an agreement with the youngster was viewed as a dramatic failure.

Two years later, the Blues are linked with a sensational return for the 20-year-old.

Does Tino Livaremento have a buy-back clause?

According to the Daily Mail, the West London outfit has shown a “surprise interest” in re-signing Livramento from the south coast.

Alongside Chelsea, who reportedly have a £40m buy-back clause, high-flying Newcastle have made several bids but none have yet convinced his parent club to do business.

The outlet details that Livramento supposedly prefers a move up north, but he is “relaxed” about the situation, respecting that his current deal with the Saints runs until 2025, and he has no plans to push for a move.

Should Tino Livramento return to Chelsea?

During his stint in the English capital, the £8k-per-week star emerged as one of the club’s most revered and talented youngsters. In the 2020/21 season, Livramento made six appearances for the development squad, who were crowned as Premier League 2 champions, and helped the youth team reach a 13th FA Youth Cup final.

His 30 outings for both sides made him the top appearance-maker across all competitions and the star recorded ten assists to seal the award as the academy’s best product.

Livramento’s move to Southampton initially started in an empathic fashion – in 28 Premier League matches in the 2021/22 campaign, he averaged 1.9 tackles, 1.7 interceptions, and 1.7 clearances to underline his supreme defensive solidity.

However, his impressive term prematurely ended when he suffered an ACL injury against Brighton in April 2022, which ruled him out for over a year.

A return of a familiar face to the Chelsea ranks could instil more stability and fits in with the club's policy of targeting the world’s brightest prospects. Levi Colwill also slots in this bill, and he could form a formidable partnership with his former teammate in the future for Mauricio Pochettino.

The centre-back is currently away on international duty with the England U21s at the European Championship and has been in scintillating form. He has played in four of his team’s five games and is yet to concede a goal at the tournament.

The star has displayed a masterful merge of defensive solidarity and ball-playing competence, as he’s averaged 93% pass accuracy, 3.8 clearances per game, and has won 77% of his aerial duels at the competition.

At no cost can Chelsea allow this imperious homegrown asset to depart this summer and the prospect of him starting with the “fantastic” Livramento – as dubbed by Darren Bent – is an exciting prospect.

Aston Villa have reportedly shown an interest in Borussia Dortmund ace Thomas Meunier, in a move that could significantly strengthen Unai Emery’s side.

The Villans are expected to have a busy summer, with Monchi set to team up with his former Sevilla colleague in the bid to continue the progression at Villa Park.

What’s the latest on Thomas Meunier to Aston Villa?

As reported by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Aston Villa have emerged as a potential suitor for Dortmund defender Meunier.

The report claims that the £165k-per-week Belgian is ‘studying’ options this summer after informing the club of his desire to leave.

Villa are named alongside Inter, Juventus and AC Milan as clubs that have ‘asked’ about the player’s situation, with a fee reported to be as low as €2m (£1.7m).

What could Thomas Meunier offer to Aston Villa?

Lauded as a “machine” by members of the media, the 31-year-old could prove to be a valuable asset to Emery’s squad, acting as a significant upgrade at right-back.

In 408 recorded career appearances, as per Transfermarkt, the Belgian has played at the top level against and among some of the continent's best talents, making him an individual with heaps of experience.

With Premier League veteran Ashley Young leaving the club this summer, Emery may opt to recruit added experience to his defence. He could achieve that by signing Meunier and equip the right side with a player capable of dethroning current options in doing so.

Matty Cash made 26 Premier League appearances for Villa this season at right-back, performing adequately as communicated by his average match rating of 6.76, via Sofascore.

The Poland international has been called “inconsistent and naive” in the past by Talent ID Andrew Ashburn, and as supported by his statistics, could find himself replaced should Meunier opt to make the move to the Midlands.

As per FBref, the former Paris Saint-Germain full-back averages 66.66 attempted passes per 90, ranking him in the top 11% of full-backs in Europe over the past year, showing his desire to be involved in game play.

Based on their numbers over the past year, the 31-year-old averages marginally higher than Cash in a variety of attributes required to excel as a successful full-back, averaging 2.79 tackles to the 25-year-old’s 2.72 per 90 and 1.44 interceptions to his 1.29 per 90.

Being a strong full-back in the Premier League nowadays relies a lot on an individual's ability to be progressive in play, with managers opting to hand inverted roles to their wide defenders in the bid to support offensively.

Meunier averages higher than the Villa right-back when it comes to progressive passes, recording an average of 3.94 to Cash's 3.71 per 90, with a similar pattern evident in progressive carries, scoring 2.31 per 90 to Cash’s 2.08.

For a limited price, Emery could capture an experienced and established full-back in the Belgian, who could upgrade and provide depth at right-back ahead of next campaign.

Manchester United have held talks with the agent of Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic regarding a potential move to the Premier League, according to reports.

Is Dusan Vlahovic leaving Juventus?

Vlahovic only arrived at the Allianz Stadium in January 2022 from Fiorentina and he’s been a regular feature of the first-team since joining having been handed 22 Serie A starts by Massimiliano Allegri last season where he missed ten games through injury.

Despite still having another three years to run on his contract, the 23-year-old striker has reportedly decided to leave the Italian outfit during this window in search of a new adventure, and after establishing himself as their best-performing offensive player during the previous term, he isn’t short of a potential suitor having attracted the interest of Erik Ten Hag.

Back in March, Manchester Evening News relayed an update suggesting that the Red Devils would be at the front of the queue to sign the Serbia international should he leave the black and white stripes, and it appears that they have already taken the first step towards completing a deal.

Are Man United signing Vlahovic?

According to Calciomercato (via TEAMtalk), Vlahovic’s agent has been “speaking” to Man United, Arsenal and Chelsea who are all keen to strike a deal ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Juventus have set their asking price at €90m (£77m) and his representatives are currently in the process of trying to “persuade” the trio that he would be worth it.

Man United will need to sign a new centre-forward this summer as a result of Wout Weghorst returning to Burnley following his unsuccessful loan spell and Vlahovic could be the perfect replacement having been dubbed a “goal machine” by talent scout Jacek Kulig.

The World Cup participant, who is naturally left-footed, posted 12 goal contributions (ten goals and two assists) in 27 Serie A appearances last season, form which saw him receive three man-of-the-match awards, but he also posed a threat even when the ball didn’t hit the back of the net.

Over the course of the campaign, Vlahovic recorded a total of 65 shots which was higher than any other of his fellow teammates, as per FBRef, so he’s constantly looking to find a breakthrough and would bring that prolific edge that Ten Hag has been missing through the middle in recent times, potentially making him the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle and it looks as if a transfer is one to watch.

An update has emerged on Michael Beale's plans to reshape his Glasgow Rangers playing squad during the summer transfer window…

What's the latest Rangers transfer news?

According to journalist David McCarthy in the Daily Record [10/07/2023 – Page 45], Borna Barisic is one of four players on the chopping block ahead of the 2023/24 campaign (as relayed by Ibrox News).

The reporter has claimed that Ianis Hagi, Glen Kamara, and Ben Davies – who only joined the club from Liverpool last year – are also on the market, as the Light Blues are prepared to sell them all for the right price.

This comes after The Scottish Sun reported that Beale will need to sell at least three members of his first team before being able to splash out more cash on fresh arrivals before the deadline, with Croatian international Antonio Colak added to the list of possible departures as Werder Bremen eye his signature.

Football Scotland recently reported that Rangers remain interested in signing left-sided defender Jonathan Panzo, who is valued at £2.5m, from Nottingham Forest, although a deal is not advanced at this point in time.

How good is Jonathan Panzo?

The 22-year-old titan, who is capable of being deployed as a centre-back or left-back, enjoyed a strong season on loan with Coventry City in the English Championship last term and his performances suggest that he could be a good addition to Beale's squad.

Panzo could come in as Barisic's replacement due to his ability to play on the left, although the manager would seemingly need to wait until the sales are completed before officially securing the English tank's services.

The Forest prospect could provide an upgrade on the defensive side of the game.

He made 3.3 tackles and interceptions along with 2.9 clearances per game across 29 league starts last season, which is more than any Rangers full-back managed throughout the Scottish Premiership campaign.

Barisic made 2.8 tackles and interceptions alongside 1.1 clearances per outing for the Light Blues, whilst he also only won 0.9 aerial battles per clash – 1.1 fewer than Panzo.

These statistics suggest that the former Monaco titan, who was once lauded as being "outstanding" by his former Sky Blues boss Mark Robins, has the defensive skill set to outperform the Croatia international, by winning possession back for his side with a greater frequency and being more dominant in the air.

Barisic did, however, offer creativity from left-back as the 30-year-old dynamo assisted nine goals in 27 league starts for the Scottish giants.

Ridvan Yilmaz could fill some of that void, though, given the Turkey international assisted two goals in a run of five starts at the end of last season. That's after the young defender produced four assists in 23 league starts for Besiktas during the previous campaign.

The English boss would then have two different left-back options depending on what is needed in the next match.

Yilmaz would be the attacking, front-foot option, whilst Panzo could come in for difficult matches where his terrific defensive qualities will be required to keep the opposition out – such as in Europe.

Therefore, Beale must brutally ditch Barisic and sanction his exit in tandem with a swoop to sign the versatile Premier League defender before the deadline.

أبدى هاني سعيد المدير الرياضي لنادي بيراميدز، اندهاشه من التصريحات غير المسؤولة، – حسب وصفه – التي أدلى بها جمال علام رئيس اتحاد الكرة بشأن لاعب الفريق، رمضان صبحي، وما احتوته من معلومات مضللة ومغلوطة، متسائلاً عن أسبابها والغرض الحقيقي منها.

وكان جمال علام رئيس الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم، قد أعلن في تصريحات إعلامية اليوم، أن هناك خطابًا من لجنة مكافحة المنشطات الدولية يفيد بإيجابية عينة رمضان صبحي.

وقال هاني سعيد في تصريحات للمركز الإعلامي لنادي بيراميدز: “مندهش من الخرق الصارخ الذي ارتكبه رئيس اتحاد الكرة للالتزام بالسرية التي يحتمها عليه منصبه الوظيفي كرئيس لمنظومة الكرة المصرية، خاصة وأن رئيس الاتحاد تحدث في الأمر بدون علم، أو حتى انتظارًا لثبوت أي أمر يخص موقف اللاعب للحفاظ عليه وعلى مسيرته الكروية، خاصة وأن المسؤول عن إعلان أي أمور تخص موقف اللاعبين هي المنظمة المصرية لمكافحة المنشطات دون غيرها”.

طالع أيضاً.. خبير قانوني يوضح لـ”بطولات” مدة إيقاف رمضان صبحي حال ثبت تعاطيه المنشطات

وأضاف: “مستاء تمامًا من تصريحات رئيس اتحاد الكرة الذي بصفته المسئول الأول عن كرة القدم واللاعبين المصريين وواجبه أن يحافظ عليهم ويحميهم بدلا من التشهير بهم على غير الحقيقة، فإننا نؤكد أنه لا وجود لأي جملة في الخطاب بشأن ثبوت إيجابية عينة اللاعب للمنشطات والتي تم سحبها قبل أكثر من ثمانية أشهر”.

وأتم: “رمضان صبحي أبلغني برغبته في اتخاذ كافة الإجراءات القانونية الممكنة واللازمة ضد جمال علام، بسبب التصريحات غير المسؤولة الخاطئة، سواء على المستوى الدولي وفقاً للوائح الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم وعلى المستوى المحلي طبقاً للقوانين المصرية”.

Centuries by Alastair Cook and Ryan ten Doeschate saw off Sussex after a hat-trick by Jerome Taylor had ripped the heart out of their top order

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ScorecardAlastair Cook was one of two Essex century-makers•Getty ImagesCenturies by Alastair Cook and Ryan ten Doeschate steadied Essex to a fourth Royal London Cup victory after a hat-trick by Jerome Taylor had ripped the heart out of their top order.From the depths of 19 for 3, Cook and ten Doeschate ensured Essex posted a competitive 295 off their 50 overs – and that proved too much for Sussex, who finished 11 runs short.Cook took his total to 317 runs in five one-day innings with a 131-ball 109, his second three-figure score of the season. He shared a fifth-wicket stand of 142 with ten Doeschate, who was run out off the last ball for 102 for 91 overs.Chris Nash and Stiaan van Zyl both scored sixties in Sussex’s reply, but no one went on to make the big scores that Cook and ten Doeschate had earlier.Sussex failed to capitalise on a great start when West Indies international Taylor struck with the first three balls of his third over to underline why both captains would have put the other team in.Varun Chopra was the first Essex batsman to go, chasing a wide one to give Michael Burgess a diving catch behind for two.Tom Westley followed, attempting to withdraw his bat but only managing to offer a faint touch to the same combination for his second golden duck in successive innings.Adam Wheater was the hat-trick victim when trapped plumb lbw on the back-foot playing down the wrong line.Taylor’s fourth ball of the over, however, was eased through midwicket by Dan Lawrence for four to offer some inspiration to the shellshocked Essex batsman. When Taylor was rested after his opening six-over salvo he had figures of 3 for 23. By the end he had been on the receiving end of a battering as his 10 overs went for 65 runs.The fourth-wicket pair of Cook and Lawrence set painstakingly about repairing the damage. They put on 65 runs in 15 overs before Lawrence pushed a return catch to spinner Danny Briggs’s fifth ball for 34.When he was 38, ten Doeschate survived what looked a comfortable caught and bowled chance. He hit the ball almost vertically in the air, so high into the stratosphere that Shahzad was able to race down to the striker’s end before dropping the plummeting ball right by the stumps.Luke Wright, Sussex’s captain, did not hide his displeasure. “It came down to that moment when it’s never a bowler’s catch,” he said. “It goes up and it’s straight to a keeper with big gloves on and then he would take the catch.”I think everyone in the ground was shouting, ‘keepers!’ But, look, the bowler wanted it and unfortunately he dropped. At that point it’s a big moment and Tendo made use of it.”Sussex were made to pay as he accelerated with a succession of bludgeoning boundaries mixed with tip-and-run singles turned into twos.Ten Doeschate had just passed fifty – from 57 balls – when Cook swept a hip-high delivery from Shahzad for his 12th four to reach a 122-ball century. He was finally out when he cut Jofra Archer backward of square to Shahzad.Ashar Zaidi had hit Wiese for a straight six before he went for another and was held above his head by Briggs on the square-leg boundary. Ten Doeschate swatted a short delivery from Archer to reach three-figures from the penultimate ball of the innings and was run out from the last. Essex had added 99 in the last 10 overs.Nash and Wright played sensibly as they laid the foundations for the chase with a first-wicket stand of 67 in 14 overs. But the ball after Wright had driven Jamie Porter for a flat, straight six, he hooked straight to Paul Walter at deep fine leg for 32.Harry Finch lasted four balls before he went lbw to one from Zaidi that straightened. After which Sussex became becalmed for a spell, and Nash and Stiaan van Zyl went 36 deliveries between boundaries, during which time they managed just nine singles.Nash went for a 90-ball 66 when he played a cross-batted shot to Matt Quinn and was caught at mid-on. But van Zyl passed fifty from 60 balls with a lofted drive to long leg for four, followed by a six over long-off, before he was caught on the ropes by Walter for 61.Half the side were out with 108 still required from 10 overs when Burgess was bowled by Simon Harmer. Laurie Evans perished to Cook at wide mid-on for 30 and Wiese fell to another attempted big-hit at long-off by which time the asking rate had passed 12 an over.Sussex gained a second wind when Quinn’s nine-ball over went for 21 runs. Walter restored order with the first ball of the next over when he bowled Briggs. But Archer smashed his second six before Walter ended the 21-ball slog-fest by having the Barbadian caught on the square-leg boundary for 45 and then claimed his third wicket by bowling Taylor.

Manchester United are still looking at a number of different strikers, but Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund is their "most flexible option", transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has recently told GiveMeSport.

What's the latest on Rasmus Hojlund to Man United?

Hojlund has now agreed personal terms ahead of a potential move to Old Trafford, with the Atalanta forward promising he'll join Man United, and he is currently waiting for the move to be agreed, with reports indicating the Italian side could request £50m.

The striker has previously admitted that he is a "huge" United fan, so it is evident why he is keen on the move, but not everyone is convinced he should be the Red Devils' main target, with talkSPORT's Ade Oladipo recently saying:

"This can't be the guy that leads United to a title chase, he got ten goals last season, when we talk about Kane and Osimhen as the top tier bracket, he's not even in the bracket below that, or the bracket below that. He's about five or six brackets below, if we're being brutally honest."

While Oladipo is not convinced by the 20-year-old, he may have to become Man United's main target, as they are being priced out of a deal for Victor Osimhen, with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis claiming only Paris Saint-Germain can afford the Nigerian, who could now cost €200m (£170m).

In an interview with GiveMeSport, Romano has made it clear that a move for Harry Kane will also be tricky, saying: “I'm sure they have many options here. It's not just one.

“Hojlund is one of them. They started the summer dreaming of Harry Kane, but we know how complicated the Kane situation is, and Bayern are still there. So, this is why they are moving on to different options.

“Currently, Hojlund is the most flexible option for Man Utd.”

Which striker are Man United signing?

A move for Osimhen appears to be completely out of the question, given that Erik ten Hag is working with a £100m budget this summer, and Hojlund would be a much more affordable option at £50m, but there are question marks over the Denmark international.

As pointed out by Oladipo, the youngster is yet to prove himself at the top level, scoring ten goals for Atalanta in all competitions last season, although it is probably harsh to be too critical, given that it was his first season in one of Europe's "big five" leagues.

That said, it is still not a particularly impressive goal return, and United have been linked with players of a similar age, who have performed much better than Hojlund over the course of the past year.

The Red Devils have recently firmed up their interest in 22-year-old Benfica marksman Goncalo Ramos, who they are expected to make an approach for, fresh off the back of a season in which he scored 27 goals in all competitions.

Not only that, Ramos also impressed at the World Cup, scoring a hat-trick for Portugal in a fantastic display against Switzerland, proving he could be a viable alternative to the Atalanta striker.