"The best centre-forward in the world" - Didi Hamann claims Manchester United target is 'a better all-round player' than City's Erling Haaland
Former Liverpool midfielder turned pundit Dietmar 'Didi' Hamann recently claimed that Manchester United target Victor Osimhen is a better all-round player than Manchester City ace Erling Haaland.
United are set to raid the market in the summer for a new striker. Osimhen is one of the Red Devils' top priorities.
The Nigerian has been in phenomenal form for Napoli this season. He has scored 23 goals and has provided five assists in 28 matches across competitions this term. Due to his performances, Napoli hold a 18-point lead at the top of the Serie A table
Comparing Haaland and Osimhen, Hamann said (via Football365):
“Haaland is probably the best centre-forward in Europe at the moment – if you look at his goalscoring record, you would also have to mention Osimhen in this conversation who is a brilliant player."
Hamann further added that Manchester United target Osimhen brings more to the game than Haaland. The German said:
“For me, Osimhen is probably a better all-round player than Haaland right now and links up play better. Haaland is a very direct player and I was cautious whether he really fits into that city team. He may prove me wrong at the moment, if you look at his goalscoring and stats, but they could still be trophyless at the end of the season."
Hamann also said:
“I think he’s a player every top club should go for, because for me at the moment, Osimhen is the best centre-forward in the world.”
Haaland, meanwhile, has scored a whopping 39 goals in addition to providing five assists in 36 games across competitions this season.
Osimhen scored a brace against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg clash. This saw Napoli reach the the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
Manchester United defeat Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League
Manchester United progressed to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League with a 1-0 win over Real Betis in the round of 16 second leg clash on Thursday, March 16.
Marcus Rashford scored the solitary goal of the match in the 56th minute. Having won the first leg 4-1, Manchester United earned an aggregate win of 5-1.
The Red Devils will return to action on March 19 as they take on Fulham in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.