On Man Utd takeover latest: Sheikh Jassim’s four exciting alternatives to Kylian Mbappe transfer
Amid Sheikh Jassim’s desire to buy Manchester United, Kylian Mbappe has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford. The Paris Saint-Germain star appears to be angling to leave the Ligue 1 giants this summer. However, Real Madrid appear to be the frontrunners in the race to land the 24-year-old.
Mbappe is refusing to sign a new contract at PSG, much to the ire of the French giants and their supporters.
But while United have been linked, Sheikh Jassim’s failure to acquire the club so far counts against them.
Arsenal have even been named as likelier suitors for Mbappe, with the France international apparently a huge fan of Mikel Arteta’s project in north London.
However, if the PSG star does indeed leave his homeland, then it’s Real Madrid who are the overwhelming favourites to strike gold.
Sheikh Jassim may still want a marquee signing however if, as expected, he wins the race for United.
So Express Sport now looks at four alternatives the Qatari billionaire could swoop for instead…
Harry Kane
United are determined to win the Premier League title next season, having gone without the trophy ever since 2013.
And in order to do that, landing Harry Kane has to be a necessity.
United are, for now, adamant they won’t be pursuing the England international due to Tottenham’s reluctance to sell.
Yet Kane would be a huge signing and has the potential to emulate Robin van Persie in the event of any move to Old Trafford.
United should go after the 29-year-old with everything they have. If they do, Manchester City’s stranglehold on the top flight might just come to an end.
Neymar
Another player Sheikh Jassim is apparently a huge fan of is Neymar
It’s easy to see why, with the PSG star one of the best players in world football.
And though Neymar has had his injury issues in recent years, the Brazil international is still somebody capable of making a huge difference.
PSG are open to offloading Neymar this summer, having grown fed up of the forward’s failure to come good.
But their loss could be United’s gain and playing alongside compatriots such as Casemiro, Fred and Antony could help coax the best from the Samba star.
Victor Osimhen
United obviously need a striker this summer.
And if they can’t get Kane, then Victor Osimhen would be the next-best thing.
Napoli are pricing United out of a deal this summer, with the Serie A giants wanting at least £152million to let the forward go.
But Osimhen’s exploits in Italy last season show he’s a superstar worth chasing, with the 24-year-old scoring 31 goals across all competitions last season.
A front three of Osimhen, Antony and Marcus Rashford certainly sounds exciting on paper.
Frenkie de Jong
United don’t appear to be prioritising a new midfielder in the wake of Mason Mount’s move to Old Trafford.
But Sheikh Jassim’s financial muscle could help the club finally sign Frenkie de Jong amid any potential takeover.
