Manchester United are looking to strengthen their ranks on the cheap this January and are now “determined to do everything possible” to land a new star for Reuben Amorim before the winter window closes, according to a new report.
Manchester United need goals
One of the biggest problems Manchester United have had this season so far is finding the goal. Currently in the 13th u Premier LeagueThe Red Devils have scored just 23 goals in 20 games, the fifth-fewest in the Premier League so far and less than half the number of goals scored by leaders Liverpool.
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The fewest goals scored in the Premier League this season |
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Southampton |
12 |
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Everton |
15 |
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Ipswich |
20 |
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The Crystal Palace |
21 |
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Manchester United |
23 |
In attack, Rasmus Hojlund scored only twice, while summer signing Joshua Zirkzee has three goals to his name, but his future at the club remains questionable after being booed by his own fans in the first half of the defeat to Manchester United.
Throw into that equation the fact that joint top scorer Marcus Rashford (4) has not featured in the Premier League for over a month and could leave this window, and it’s clear that Manchester United are crying out for a solution at the top of the pitch in their bid to climb into the top flight. half of the table at the end of the campaign. Now they may have found their man.
Manchester United are stepping up their move for a “complete” striker
It comes after Sky Sports report that the Red Devils now “determined to do everything possible” to sign out-of-favour striker Randall Kolo Muani this winter, ahead of Chelsea and Juventus.
The former Eintracht Frankfurt striker fell out at Paris Saint Germain and is free to leave this winter, either on loan or permanently.
It appears to be a temporary move most clubs are after, with the report suggesting United are “considering a loan move, ideally with an option to buy” in the summer, in a move that would likely mean they have to cover a significant chunk of his £200,000 a week salaries.
Connected
To that end, it is reported that “there have been very specific discussions with his management” about personal terms, and this will intensify as “direct negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain are expected to follow” as they look to sign the striker.
Still only 26, Kolo Muani has scored two goals and provided one assist in just 10 appearances this season, but has not been part of PSG’s squad in any of their last four games.
Although he struggled in the French capital, Kolo Muani is loved by his teammates in the French national team. It was dubbed by Matteo Guendouzi “one of the best strikers in Europe” doc Antoine Griezmann marked he is a “complete” player who can “score a goal off the dribble, score a header” and will always “look for space behind him”.
Despite United’s efforts to complete the deal, it is still far from sealed, with several clubs still in the running. According to the report, “Chelsea, Aston Villa, Tottenham, Juventus and AC Milan” are all among those also interested in his services this winter. Can the Red Devils get a deal over the line in an attempt to fix their goalscoring woes?
