Since Erik ten Hag took over as manager of Manchester United, he has managed to plug quite a few holes in the squad with clever summer acquisitions.
The defense and midfield have been greatly enhanced with the signings of Lisandro MartÃnez, Christian Eriksen and Casemiro.
One position United have failed to strengthen in the summer is that of striker.
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The summer was dominated by rumors of Cristiano Ronaldo leaving for a Champions League club. In the end, the agent of the Portuguese Jorge Mendes could not find an exit plan for him.
And that has meant the 37-year-old has stayed at United and hasn’t had the best of seasons so far. It is clear that Ten Hag would prefer to use Anthony Martial or Marcus Rashford up front rather than the Portugal international.
Manchester United and PSG ‘only ask for first-hand information’ on Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez. United have an ‘open channel’ for the player. #MUFC [@Gazzetta_it via @Sport_Witness]
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Ronaldo has started just once in the Premier League and has a goal to show for his efforts.
Many reports have suggested that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is desperate to leave in January and the Red Devils are aware of the situation.
And now Italian media have suggested that the 20-time English league champions have been in contact with the entourage of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez.
La Gazzetta dello Sport has reported that United “has only requested first-hand information” about the situation of the Argentine forward today.
The Argentine striker’s display against Barcelona in the Champions League in midweek is said to have reignited interest in him among Europe’s elite clubs and the report goes on to state that the 25-year-old is ‘back in the game’. fashion’.
MartÃnez could be the desired option
Not only United, but Paris Saint-Germain have also questioned the striker’s current situation with the Nerazzurri. Lionel Messi is said to be an admirer of the striker and PSG could use that to his advantage, especially after reports that Kylian Mbappe could be on his way out.
The report also mentions that Martinez’s agent, Alejandro Camaño, has been suddenly inundated with calls and has had to “work hard for him” dealing with the increased attention.
However, there have been no ‘decisive calls’ or ‘numbers or offers’ but simply interested explorations.
Currently, the player valued at €78m by Transfermarkt is said to have informed his entourage that his mind is fully focused on his season with the Serie A giants and he doesn’t want any distractions.
His contract with Inter lasts until 2026 and there could be a clearer picture after the World Cup ends.
United need to bring in a quality striker considering Ronaldo’s desire to leave and Anthony Martial’s injury problems.
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