If Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the team before the transfer window closes, MANCHESTER UNITED may still sign a new striker.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Man Utd, has a lot of possibilities if he wants to recruit a new striker (Image)
If Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United this summer, Erik ten Hag is aware that the team still needs a marquee No 9, but he will not want to risk disturbing the harmony and synergy that the in-form trio of Anthony Martial, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford developed during preseason. Ronaldo's future is still uncertain, and should he leave Old Trafford, a replacement player will be in high demand right away. Express Sport considers four deserving individuals who are capable of rising to the occasion.
After West Ham reopened negotiations with Sassuolo for the 23-year-old Italian international, Manchester United may need to act swiftly if they want to win the race.
Although Paris Saint-Germain has also engaged in negotiations for Scamacca, no agreement has been reached, leaving United free to seize the opportunity.
Scamacca is a traditional center-forward who can play with his back to goal but who can also make defenses uncomfortable.
He can serve as a great focal point for United's assault because he is a merciless finisher in the box. Additionally, he has played in Sassuolo's 4-2-3-1 system, which places an even greater emphasis on offensive football than Ten Hag's system did for United.
Around £45 million would be spent on the forward, leaving United with money to spend elsewhere.
This summer, Sassuolo is prepared to sell Gianluca Scamacca for £45 million (Image)
Pedro Felix
This would be a signing that would boost the fan base, but it might require a club record amount to complete the deal.
The Portuguese superstar, who was acquired by Atletico for a staggering £113 million in the summer of 2019 from Benfica, is not up for sale.
However, if United were willing to offer a big sum, there's a good chance Atletico would consider a sell in order to increase their own purchasing power.
Felix is a little, skilled forward who would fit in well with Martial, Sancho, and Rashford,who all enjoy attacking freely.
Felix, despite acting in a false-nine manner, possesses the creative ability, talent, and intelligence to tie everything together.
From his stint with the Portugal national team, he also has a good working relationship with Bruno Fernandes, and the two have thrived together, helping Portugal win the 2019 Nations League.
The 22-year-old is probably out of reach, but if the money is available to make a move, it's a deal worth looking into.
Jeremy David
If United were ready to make a move, David is a tempting choice, allegedly available for under £42 million this summer.
After two seasons with the club, the Canadian international is eager to leave Lille, but there haven't been any takers for the 22-year-old frontman.
He has a similar build to United's current scorching front three and well matches Ten Hag's daring attacking approach.
Because of this, it would be a wise decision for them to support David, who will undoubtedly improve and expand over the course of the coming seasons.
Given his world-class potential and the current market, his value could be considered a steal.
For roughly £42 million, Manchester United can get Lille's Jonathan David (Image)
Kalajdzic, Sasa
Kalajdzic is the kind of target man who may be an important, selfless gear in United's machine, albeit he may be a left-field alternative.
If he can keep the ball in play for Martial, Sancho, and Rashford, they will be able to take advantage of the openings he makes when defenders cluster around him.
Furthermore, the Austrian might actually provide a presence in the box when United attack down the flanks at 6 feet 7 inches.
When United must breach deep-lying defenses, he is strong enough to pin his marker in place and is outstanding in the air.
He may be a fascinating choice given that he is reportedly only available for £16 million.
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