Transfer Update: FUTBALLNEWS brings you the most up-to-date Transfer News, and Rumors, on top European clubs and players.
This summer, Europe’s top teams will comb the market for attacking reinforcements, with the acquisition of a star center striker being a top priority for some.
Harry Kane, the captain of England, is frequently mentioned in transfer rumors despite Tottenham’s adamant refusal to sell their prized asset.
Following this month’s eliminations from the FA Cup and Champions League, talk of a potential departure only grew.
Victor Oshimen, the leading scorer in Serie A, has publicly expressed his desire to play in the Premier League, which has only increased rumors regarding his future.
Jonathan David, a Canadian who now leads the Ligue 1 scoring statistics ahead of numerous well-known names, has also hinted at the possibility of moving to the Premier League or LaLiga in recent weeks.
In advance of the summer transfer window, Futballnews examines the top objectives for offensive players.
Harry Kane – Tottenham Hotspur
Bayern Munich and Manchester United are two potential destination for the Tottenham all-time goalscorer.
Every summer, as Tottenham keeps failing to win trophies, the future of the England captain comes up for discussion.
Kane wanted to join Manchester City two years ago, but Tottenham refused to contemplate a transfer, so he stayed. Kane may now be in a last-chance saloon situation.
According to rumours, a value of approximately £150 million may be enough to convince Tottenham to grudgingly leave with the star due to Kane’s contract status.
Kane, 29, is one of Erik ten Hag’s main objectives for the summer, and Manchester United are the front-runners to sign him. Kane’s possible suitors have also reportedly included Bayern Munich.
Victor Osimhen – Napoli
Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and PSG are possible destinations of the in-form Napoli man.
Victor Osimhen, a star for Napoli and Serie A’s leading scorer with 19 goals this year, might be a younger alternative to Kane. The 24-year-old is five ahead of Lautaro Martinez, who is his closest rival in Italy.
Osimhen’s asking price from Napoli is anticipated to exceed the British transfer record of £107 million that Chelsea paid Benfica for Enzo Fernandez in January.
Osimhen has also drawn interest from Chelsea and Arsenal, with the latter club looking to bolster its roster beyond Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.
Despite the Blues’ big outlay in the previous two transfer windows, Chelsea’s need for a reliable goalscorer has been evident this season.
Osimhen has reportedly expressed interest in moving to the Premier League, but French champions PSG are reportedly hoping he’ll choose to transfer to Ligue 1.
Marcus Thuram – Borussia Monchengladbach
Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle, and Tottenham are possible destinations of the star.
Marcus Thuram, whose contract expires in the summer, could be a bargain in the market despite the fact that many forwards will be fetching high prices this summer.
The 25-year-old appears to have given up on Borussia Monchengladbach’s efforts to persuade him to stay at the team.
Thuram, who can play up front or on the left, is thought to be best suited for Arsenal and Chelsea.
Newcastle, Manchester United, and Tottenham were also said to be interested in Thuram in January.
The French international has 42 goals in 127 games for Gladbach.
Goncalo Ramos – Benfica
Manchester United, Newcastle, and PSG are all potential clubs of the World Cup wonder.
At the World Cup in Qatar, Goncalo Ramos, a 21-year-old who started for Portugal in place of Cristiano Ronaldo, burst into the international scene.
The Benfica striker’s hat-trick against Switzerland furthered his growing reputation and raised rumors that he would leave in the summer.
Ramos has 23 goals this season in 35 games across all competitions. With teammate Joao Mario, he shared the league scoring lead with 15 goals in the Primeira Liga.
The forward, who might be able to address a striker shortage for one of the best clubs for the ensuing ten years, would reportedly fetch more than £100 million from Benfica.
There are other teams reportedly keeping an eye on the striker, including Manchester United, Newcastle, and PSG.
Christopher Nkunku – RB Leipzig
The striker’s potential destination is Chelsea as reports have it that The Blues have reached an agreement with the star.
The future of RB Leipzig attacker Christopher Nkunku is among football’s worst kept secrets.
Before Nkunku’s £53 million release clause expires at the end of the current campaign, Chelsea have already reached an agreement to bring him in the summer.
The 35 goals he scored last season across all competitions helped the French international establish himself as one of the most sought-after offensive prospects.
In 27 games this season, Nkunku has scored 17 goals, including 12 in the Bundesliga. According to his stats, Nkunku might be the one to put a stop to Chelsea’s goal-scoring problems.
Nkunku, 25, will join Chelsea’s plethora of attacking options, but his versatility in front of goal could make him an important addition.
Jonathan David – Lille
Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Newcastle, and Tottenham are potential destination of the star.
With 19 goals this season, Canada international Jonathan David is tied with PSG phenom Kylian Mbappe for the league’s scoring lead.
With 52 goals for the club, David, 23, surpassed Eden Hazard to become Lille’s most scorer this century after his hat-trick against Lyon at the weekend.
Even though he is under contract to the Stadium Pierre-Mauroy through 2025, the striker has not been hesitant about suggesting that his future may not be at the stadium.
In addition, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Newcastle, and Tottenham are mentioned as potential places for David to land his ideal job.
Folarin Balogun – On Loan To Reims From Arsenal
AC Milan is the on loan strikers potential destination.
With 16 goals this season, English forward Balogun has had a breakout campaign. The New York-born attacker is only three goals behind David and Mbappe.
While looking to improve their striker options, Arsenal must decide if the 21-year-old would be a better choice than David.
Balogun has been linked to AC Milan, and should the Gunners believe that the forward will fall behind Jesus and Nketiah in the pecking order upon his comeback, they may decide to cash in.
Randal Kolo Muani – Eintracht Frankfurt
Bayern Munich and Manchester United are two potential destinations of the surprise World Cup discovery.
Randal Kolo Muani, a player from Frankfurt who had been called up to the France squad as a last-minute replacement for the injured Nkunku, made his debut at the World Cup in Qatar.
After scoring 44 seconds after coming off the bench to secure a 2-0 victory for France over Morocco in the semifinals, Kolo Muani had a fairytale debut.
This season, Kolo Muani has scored 16 goals in 34 games for Frankfurt, including two goals in the Champions League.
The 24-year-old has tallied 10 assists and is the Bundesliga’s fourth-leading scorer. Because of his performances, it has been suggested that the star may be acquired by Bayern Munich or Manchester United.
Since Robert Lewandowski moved to Barcelona from Bayern last summer, the German side have been hunting for a long-term replacement. The Bundesliga’s defending champions have a history of luring the top players away from rival teams.
