Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik ahead of the transfer window deadline on 5 October, according to a report in Europe.
Italian media outlet Rai Sport, is reporting that Manchester United have made a move to sign the 26-year-old to bolster Solskjaer’s attacking options. This was reported by metro.
The same article states that Milik has been heavily linked with a move to North Londoners Tottenham Hotspur but the Spurs have been unable to get a deal over the line for the Napoli forward.
It is also mentioned that Manchester United are facing competition from RB Leipzig, Manchester City, Fulham and Spurs in the race to sign the Serie A versatile goal-scorer this summer.
The report reveals that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eager to sign a proven goal-scorer to provide competition and cover for France international Anthony Martial this term.
Rai Sport believe that Milik will leave Napoli before the close of the summer transfer window because the Polish international’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season.
Arkadiusz Milik has netted 48 times in 122 games in all competitions for Napoli over the past four seasons.
The Polish striker started his professional career at Gornik Zabrze before he played for Bayer Leverkusen, Augsburg, Ajax and Napoli.
United have scored four times in two Premier League games in the 2020-21 season so far.
The Red Devils lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace in their season opener before Winning 3-2 against Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Manchester United will host Tottenham on Sunday afternoon at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
