Erik ten Hag has called on his club to sign a striker "as soon as possible", so that they can join the team for as much time before the new season. Having already signed Mason Mount in midfield and Andre Onana to replace David De Gea in goal, Ten Hag is now turning his attention to Manchster United's attack up front.
Manchester United have managed to start their pre-season well, regarding their summer transfers and friendly matches. Three wins from three matches as well as two big signings has shown the Red Devils mean business.
Mason Mount arrived from Chelsea to boost Old Trafford's midfield, and Andre Onana was signed after veteran goalkeeper David De Gea left the club, having failed to negotiate a contract extension.
However manager Erik ten Hag isn't happy yet. Man United scored just 58 Premier League goals last season, the fewest of the 'Big 6' clubs, and the Dutchman wants to see more firepower in his second season in Manchester.
“The only thing I can say is we do everything that’s in our power to get it done,” Ten Hag said, when asked about signing a striker. “If it was up to me, as soon as possible, the earlier the better, because we have to integrate him in the team, the way of play. In an ideal situation, he was already here but you do not always get ideal situations as a manager and you have to deal with the situation.”
The top two targets are Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund, who appears to be mutually interested in the move, but would cost United a heavy fee, or Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani, who is also on the shortlist.