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Kyle Newbould

Bayern chief makes Victor Osimhen admission amid Manchester United interest plus David de Gea replacement claim made

De Gea replacement

Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has insisted Dean Henderson is not ready to replace David de Gea as Erik ten Hag's first-choice goalkeeper.

The England international has spent this season on loan at Nottingham Forest. Henderson impressed under Steve Cooper before picking up an injury that has kept him out for several months.

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United are in talks with De Gea to renew his contract but his recent mistake against West Ham United has left fans questioning whether they need a new goalkeeper. MEN Sport understands that his first-choice status is not secure.

With Henderson's future also up for debate, Silvestre insisted that Henderson is not the heir to De Gea's gloves. He believes the 26-year-old needs to improve his leadership and show more presence in goal.

See what Silvestra had to say here.

Bayern's Osimhen admission

Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn appears to have played down the prospect of the German heavyweights signing United transfer target Victor Osimhen.

The Napoli striker, 24, is attracting a wealth of interest from a plethora of big-name European clubs ahead of this summer's transfer window following a stellar campaign for the recently crowned Serie A champions. He has scored 28 goals for Napoli this term, establishing himself as one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe.

United, who are set to prioritise the addition of an elite-level striker this forthcoming summer, identified Osimhen as a target as far back as November and he remains on their radar, though manager Erik ten Hag has earmarked Tottenham Hotspur and England star Harry Kane as his top target. Like Osimhen, Kane has plundered 28 goals this season.

United, as expected, face fierce competition for the Nigerian's signature, both domestically and from overseas. The likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern have recently been credited with interest in the striker in recent weeks.

See what Kahn had to say here.

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