Manchester United played a behind-closed-doors match this week as they prepare to resume their season in the FA Cup on Sunday.
05.01.2024 - 16:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Dimitar Berbatov believes Manchester United will sign a new striker this year but has warned Erik ten Hag to choose carefully.
Anthony Martial and Rasmus Hojlund have only netted a combined two Premier League goals this season with the former likely to exit in the next two windows. United do not plan to extend Martial’s contract ahead of its summer expiry date.
However, Ten Hag may keep hold of the Frenchman beyond this month, despite it being the last opportunity to get a return on him, due to the club’s limited transfer kitty. United are hesitant to spend much this month amid fears over breaking Financial Fair Play concerns.
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In the first instance, a Martial sale would help offset the £180m spent over the summer but he is unlikely to fetch a fee that would allow United to sign an ample replacement. Berbatov says there is room for optimism, although caveated his stance by outlining how Ten Hag must be sure to get the right characters through the door.
Alejandro Garnacho, 19, has managed to nail down a starting spot while 20-year-old Rasmus Hojlund has time on his side. Marcus Rashford has been well below par this season but his three goals have been more productive than the barren Antony, yet to score since April.
“Man United will sign a striker - if not in January then in the summer,” Berbatov told Betfair. “Martial is probably going to leave. Rashford and Hojlund are there and Garnacho is very young, so the potential is there too. The young players will want to continue to impress.”
He added: “United will buy a striker - but who will that be? I don't know. It's always good to have competition for places, it's healthy.
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