Manchester United identify dream targets 'as Victor Osimhen and two more wanted' | OneFootball

Aurelien Tchouamen, of Real Madrid, and Robert Lewandowski are also of interest

Manchester United have reportedly started to make progress on signing two dream summer targets as Michael Carrick looks to strengthen his attack and midfield.

While Ederson is set to arrive from Atalanta for around £35million as Casemiro's replacement, with a medical said to have taken place, Carrick wants to add another more versatile profile to his squad.

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Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni is a long-term target in midfield, and the player's future in Spain is under question.

Tchouameni was involved in an altercation with Real Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde before the end of last season, which could open the door to his exit.

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TEAMtalk report that Tchouameni is viewed internally at United as a player capable of anchoring the midfield for years to come, due to his tactical intelligence, physical presence and versatility.

Carrick was not entirely convinced by his forward line last season, and with the likes of Joshua Zirkzee available to buy, CaughtOffside report that United are ready to make a move for Osimhen.

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Also of interest are Robert Lewandowski, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Dusan Vlahovic and Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi.

Galatasaray have slapped a €150m (£130m) asking price on their star man, while 37-year-old Lewandowski

would be available on a free transfer following the expiry of his Barcelona contract.

Vlahovic has been told he can leave Juventus, but is said to be on astonishingly high wages in Italy, while Mateta is ready to depart Crystal Palace after seeing a January move to AC Milan collapse.

Junior Kroupi is not for sale, and Arsenal would provide significant competition if Bournemouth change their stance.