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Manchester United’s four-man shortlist for an eye-catching winter reinforcement was recently reduced to three with Timo Werner’s move to Tottenham.
With Thomas Muller and Eric Choupo-Moting uninteresting options, Serhou Guirassy has become the fans’ favorite for a transfer.
The Bundesliga hitman has taken Germany by storm this season and fans are clamoring for a guaranteed goal.
VfB Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth has fanned the flames about a possible January transfer for the striker.
In statements to the German media BW24, he stated that the “situation with the squad is tense” and the club’s strategy with this player is “to have no hope, fear and cross our fingers.”
Those are not the words of an executive optimistic about the chances of keeping his asset.
Wohlgemuth added that they are not under any pressure to sell, but Guirassy’s release clause of just £15.2m has become so insignificant in relation to his form that they may have no choice.
He said that they are “in constant contact” and will act if a favorable situation arises for the club, effectively opening the doors for interested parties to make a move.
Guirassy’s departure will have a hard impact on Stuttgart, who are in the fight for an unexpected place in the Champions League, driven mainly by the striker’s scoring efforts.
In light of the Financial Fair Play issues, United may not have enough to spend on players this January, but this could be one of those opportunities that Erik ten Hag talks about where the club has to act.
A player of Guirassy’s goalscoring pedigree for that fee is not normal under any circumstances and United could live to regret it if they falter.
Stuttgart have already taken their next step, now United have to blink before other interested parties enter the chase.
