Trying to predict who will spearhead Manchester United's attack in their Premier League opener against Wolves on August 14 is an almost impossible challenge.
09.06.2023 - 10:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
With just a few days to go until the start of the summer transfer window, all eyes are on Manchester United and who they will turn to in their pursuit of a striker.
The Reds, who lost 2-1 to rivals Manchester City in last weekend's FA Cup final at Wembley, are desperate to strengthen their attacking options this summer with the addition of a world-class striker. For all of the progress that the club made this season, they lacked a focal point at the top end of the pitch that they could consistently rely on.
With the exception of Marcus Rashford, who scored 30 goals in all competitions, nobody else within the squad stepped up to the plate on a regular basis in front of goal. It was a major problem that became more and more apparent as the season developed.
But in an attempt to rectify that problem, United manager Erik ten Hag has made signing a striker his number one priority this summer. Furthermore, as reported by the Manchester Evening News last month, money is believed to have been set aside for a potential club-record investment for a new marksman.
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As has been well-documented in recent months, Ten Hag has identified Tottenham Hotspur and England ace Harry Kane as his leading target. The 29-year-old has established himself as one of the best strikers in the world over the last few years and has just a year remaining on his Spurs contract.
However, United are operating under the assumption that the Londoners will not be prepared to sell Kane this summer, meaning they are keeping their options open. They are tracking several other candidates, one of whom is Atalanta ace Rasmus Hojlund, who has impressed in his debut
Trying to predict who will spearhead Manchester United's attack in their Premier League opener against Wolves on August 14 is an almost impossible challenge.
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