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Club president urges Man Utd to sign 8-goal EPL striker: 'Gyokeres would struggle'
Manchester United have been told to forget about Viktor Gyokeres and turn their attention towards Everton striker Beto. The Red Devils were abysmal in front of goal in the 2024/25 season, as depicted by Rasmus Hojlund's four-goal tally in the Premier League. Advertisement Therefore, the club has been working on a major attacking overhaul this summer. They have already booked Matheus Cunha, while Bryan Bentford is expected to follow suit, especially following reports of an agreement between MUFC and Brentford. Nevertheless, INEOS are still determined to add an out-and-out striker to their ranks, but they haven't been able to find a breakthrough on any track, despite being linked to a plethora of possible candidates. Man United told they have a better option than Viktor Gyokeres (Photo by) While many thought that a reunion between Gyokeres and Ruben Amorim could be on the cards, this has proven to be a complicated deal, especially with Arsenal seemingly ahead in the race. Advertisement However, the president of Portuguese club Uniao Tires, Fernando Lopes, believes Man Utd are better off without the Sweden international, urging them to sign his old pupil Beto. The 27-year-old is a youth product of Tires who went on to make a name for himself in Serie A during his time at Udinese, earning a £20 move to Everton in the summer of 2023. 'Everyone thought Amorim would sign Gyokeres as he had him at Sporting, but the Premier League is completely different to Portugal,' said Lopes in his interview with The Sun (via the Manchester Evening News). 'Teams are more physical and compact at the back, it's quicker and more competitive. Gyokeres would struggle to play as the lone No. 9 waiting for service. Beto's a more physical player, who fights with defenders and doesn't lose duels. He's a real headache for opponents – if he gets the service.' Would Beto be the answer for Ruben Amorim and Man United? This is certainly a bold claim considering the vastly contrasting figures recorded by Gyokeres and Beto over the past couple of seasons, as the latter only scored eight goals in the Premier League this season, and 12 in all competitions. Advertisement Nevertheless, Lopes insists that the Portuguese bomber is exactly what Amorim and United need at the moment. 'In their golden era, United always scored a lot of goals from set-pieces, but haven't had a proper striker for many seasons. Nowadays, teams have small, quick strikers or a false forward because there's an obsession for possession of the ball. 'Beto represents the typical old style, because of his physique, power and work-rate, plus he's very fast. He'd be like Amorim's ace up his sleeve in a game of poker.'
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2 days ago
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Report – Inter Milan Cool Interest In Man United Star As Squad Already Taking Shape
Report – Inter Milan Cool Interest In Man United Star As Squad Already Taking Shape Inter Milan have cooled their interest in Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund, with Francesco Pio Esposito to stay and Ange-Yoan Bonny joining. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement It's no secret that Inter Milan are interested in Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund. Since the start of the transfer window, the Nerazzurri have reportedly been sounding out a move for the Danish international. According to widespread reports, Hojlund had emerged as a top target for Inter to bolster their attacking depth with a younger striker after players like Joaquin Correa and Marko Arnautovic left. Inter Cool Rasmus Hojlund Interest As Pio Esposito To Stay & Bonny To Arrive SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 25: Francesco Esposito #94 of FC Internazionale he does. He is. It does. He is. Milano celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Lautaro Martinez #10 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) However, the situation has changed in Inter's attack. Firstly, the Nerazzurri are on the verge of getting a deal done for Parma striker Ange-Yoan Bonny. Advertisement Inter will make the Frenchman their third signing of the summer, after Petar Sucic and Luis Henrique. Reportedly, Inter will pay Parma a fee of €23-24 million plus add-ons for Bonny. Furthermore, and even more significantly, it looks as though Francesco Pio Esposito will be staying at Inter this summer. The 19-year-old had a breakout performance against River Plate in the Club World Cup. And this looks to have convinced Inter that he is ready to stay and make an impact next season rather than going on loan. Therefore, Inter now feel that they can count on four striker options, along with Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. Accordingly, there would be little reason for Inter to move for a player like Rasmus Hojlund as things stand.
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3 days ago
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Report – Inter Milan Keen To Complete Parma Striker's Signing By The End Of The Week
Report – Inter Milan Keen To Complete Parma Striker's Signing By The End Of The Week Parma striker Ange-Yoan Bonny was close to joining Inter Milan before Nerazzurri's trip to the United States for the Club World Cup. Per Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Serie A runners-up are unwilling to waste more time on this transfer. Advertisement Therefore, they'll try to finalize the agreement with the Crusaders by the end of the week. Indeed, Ange-Yoan Bonny has already accepted Inter's contract proposal. Now it's up to Parma to give the final go-ahead. Inter Milan Eager to Sign Ange-Yoan Bonny by Sunday VENICE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Ange-Yoan Bonny of Parma celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between Venezia and Parma at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on November 09, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by) Bonny's arrival will cost Inter around €25 million. However, while Parma are pushing for full payment upfront, Inter are negotiating to structure the deal with add-ons. Once they have the agreement wrapped up, the Nerazzurri will focus their attention on Manchester United flop Rasmus Hojlund. Deemed surplus to requirements, the 22-year-old Dane is ready to leave Old Trafford after two years. Yet, the Red Devils have slapped a significant €45m price tag on his shoulders. As such, Inter will try to offload Mehdi Taremi first and then pitch United with a formal proposal.
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4 days ago
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Report – Inter Milan Keen To Sign Parma Striker As Soon As Possible & Pursue Man Utd Flop After Offloading Underperforming Star
Report – Inter Milan Keen To Sign Parma Striker As Soon As Possible & Pursue Man Utd Flop After Offloading Underperforming Star Ange-Yoan Bonny is inching ever closer to Inter Milan, with the futures of Rasmus Hojlund and Mehdi Taremi intertwining. Per Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri are ready to launch a decisive offer for the Frenchman. Advertisement Inter's latest bid for the 21-year-old fell agonizingly short of Parma's demands. Indeed, the Crusaders insist on their €25 million valuation of Ange-Yoan Bonny. Meanwhile, the San Siro giants have proposed €22m upfront with €3m in add-ons. However, the agreement looks closer than ever. Inter Milan Closing In on Bonny & Will Pursue Hojlund After Taremi Sale MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 16: Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United reacts during a training session ahead of their UEFA Europa League 2024/25 quarter final second leg match against Olympique Lyonnais at Carrington Training Ground on April 16, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by) Bonny's transfer has become a matter of time. On the other hand, Hojlund's arrival appears a bit more complicated. Despite his struggles at Old Trafford, Manchester United won't let him go for less than €45m. Furthermore, the Red Devils are reluctant to sanction a loan deal. Advertisement As such, Inter must be patient. Additionally, they must sort out the future of Mehdi Taremi first. After an unenviable season, the 32-year-old could be on his way out. Only after his sale will Inter intensify talks for the ex-Atalanta striker. Moreover, they'll also try to offload Sebastiano Esposito, closely followed by none other than Parma.
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4 days ago
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Breaking: Man United finally make a concrete move for £50m EPL star Thierry Henry ‘loves watching
Manchester United have reportedly enquired about the availability of Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku. The Red Devils are keen to sign a new centre-forward who will spearhead the club's charge to redemption starting next season. Advertisement Rasmus Hojlund was a major letdown this term, only netting four times in the Premier League. Nevertheless, the Dane still has suitors in Serie A, and chief among them are Inter Milan. With the 22-year-old possibly out of the door, INEOS will be looking to add a more clinical striker up front. In recent months, they have been linked with a plethora of possible candidates, including Liam Delap (who already signed for Chelsea), Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Osimhen, Benjamin Sesko, Dusan Vlahovic and Hugo Ekitike. And yet, new names continue to emerge onto the scene, as L'Equipe journalist Loic Tanzi reveals Man United's interest in Nkunku. Man United enquire about Christopher Nkunku The source reveals that the Red Devils have made initial contact with the player's entourage as they begin assembling information on the versatile attacker. Advertisement Tanzi adds that United have yet to submit an official offer, but they intend to sign at least two more forwards before the end of the summer, and one of them should be Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo. While it remains to be seen if the Reds will launch an onslaught for Nkunku, the report insists that the Frenchman is hellbent on leaving Chelsea this summer. The PSG youth product sealed a £50 million transfer to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2023, but he has yet to establish himself as a regular starter, despite receiving occasional praise from his manager, Enzo Marseca, as well as his legendary compatriot, Thierry Henry, who identified him as a player he 'loves watching'. Where would Nkunku fit in Amorim's formation (Photo by) Advertisement This season, Nkunku made 43 appearances across all competitions, contributing with 14 goals and five assists. The France international is a highly versatile player, capable of playing as a centre-forward, winger or attacking midfielder. Given that Man Utd have already signed Matheus Cunha for the No.10 role, and Mbeumo could soon follow suit, Nkunku would probably play as a striker in Ruben Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system.
