Manchester United are in the market for a top quality striker and could be open to signing one in the January transfer window.
That’s according to journalist Dean Jones, who told Givemesport the following:
“United don’t have an obvious goalscorer right now that can compete with Kane and Haaland and Salah and the like.
“So yes, they are still open to signing a striker.”
With Cristiano Ronaldo only registering one goal, via a penalty against Sheriff Tiraspol, so far this season, the Red Devils must look for other sources of goals.
Marcus Rashford has enjoyed a return to form with three in his last four Premier League outings, but he will need support from elsewhere if United hope to contend for the top four this season.
The news that the Old Trafford hierarchy are considering signing a top-quality goalscorer is unlikely to come as a surprise to fans.
Erik ten Hag expressed a desire to have “multiple weapons” in his attacking arsenal, but only saw winger Antony add to his attack over the summer.
A player of the stature of Mohammed Salah or Harry Kane would be a huge boost for the squad, who have only managed to score two or more goals three times so far this season.
Who that player might be is anyone’s guess at this stage, as the winter window is a notoriously difficult time to do business, especially for Manchester United.
Victor Osimhen was reportedly considered towards the end of the summer, although quoted transfer fees could make a move unlikely.
Versatile striker Christopher Nkunku could be in the frame given his continued excellence in front of goal this season.
Closer to home, the likes of Aleksander Mitrovic and Ivan Toney could be under consideration, with either player able to offer a physical presence currently absent from the Man United squad.
None of those players would come cheap, particularly in the middle of the season, so a strong display of ambition would be required to reinforce in January.
Manchester United will face the other player named by Jones next Sunday when they visit Erling Haaland’s Etihad Stadium.
