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Former Manchester United and AC Milan star Jaap Stam has warned that the club should consider the potential 'struggle' Napoli's star striker Victor Osimhen could face in the Premier League if United make a move for him during the upcoming transfer window. 

The retired defender argued that whilst the forward – who became Serie A's highest-scoring African player after breaking George Weah's record in May – is a strong choice as the club continues their hunt for an talented target man, Osimhen may lack the necessary competition nous for success in England. 

By contrast, Stam argued that United's top choice, Harry Kane, has more than 'proven himself' capable of performing at the highest level for the Red Devils. 

United are looking to draft in a striker to take the place of out-of-form Wout Weghorst, the Burnley loanee recruited after Cristiano Ronaldo's ignominious exit at the start of the 2022 World Cup. 

Kane is believed to be the club's number one choice, but after playing a vital role in Napoli's historic Scudetto-winning season, Osimhen has been heavily linked with the Manchester club. 

As per Manchester Evening News, Stam said it was 'difficult' to say which forward would suit Erik ten Hag's side more. 

'Kane knows the Premier League very well, he's proven himself at Spurs and he's one of the best goalscorers in the world, he knows the level of play and what's been expected from him, and what he can bring,' Stam told the newspaper. 

'So you can bring in a player like Kane and of course you would be doing a very, very good deal for United in bringing him in. I think Osimhen, he's a different type of player.

'For him, he needs to get acquainted with the Premier League at first. It can go fast, but it can also

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