Last Updated: May 02, 2023, 10:45 IST
Manchester United supervisor Erik Ten Hag (AP)
Manchester United are monitoring the likes of Victor Osimhen, Randal Kolo Muani, Rasmus Hojlund, Goncalo Ramos and Mohammed Kudus
Manchester United’s pressing want to signal a striker is understood to all. Following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo final 12 months, they lacked the presence of a reliable determine within the attacking line-up. Manchester United did land Wout Weghorst from Burnley however the Dutchman’s mortgage transfer is ready to finish on the finish of this season. In a state of affairs like this, Ten Hag has urged Manchester United officers to signal high quality strikers for subsequent season. “I think everyone knows, it’s not a secret that over the whole season, we had a shortage of No 9s. First, we had the dropout of Ronaldo, then Antony Martial was often not available, Jadon Sancho was often not available, then you have a shortage of front-line players. With less players we have to cover many games, so definitely we need front-line players who strengthen the squad,” the Dutch coach was quoted as saying by The National News forward of Manchester United Premier League match towards Aston Villa on Sunday.
With 29 targets, Marcus Rashford is Manchester United’s present highest scorer this season. The English striker has been used as a No. 9 by Erik ten Hag on a number of events. Despite, Rashford’s sensible efficiency this season, Ten Hag underlined the necessity to safe some key figures to “improve the front line.” Skipper Bruno Fernandes claims the second spot on the listing of Manchester United’s prime goalscorers this season.
Manchester United officers have been reportedly exploring choices to signal Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Apart from Osimhen, the Red Devils have been intently following another names like- Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani, Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund, Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos and Mohammed Kudus of Ajax. It was learnt that Manchester United’s reluctance to safe a deal for Tottenham striker Harry Kane pressured the Old Trafford-based outfit to search for different options. It is known that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy’s tendency to drive a tough cut price compelled Manchester United to defer negotiations for Kane.
In their final task, Manchester United obtained the higher of seventh-placed Aston Villa by one aim to nil in Premier League on Sunday. Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes netted the solitary aim of the fixture. Manchester United at the moment are positioned in fourth place within the Premier League standings.
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