Manchester United are making their mark in the transfer window and could now turn their attention to a prolific marksman with plenty of history in the English top-flight, per reports.
Manchester United set to rejuvenate their blunt forward line
Following a miserable campaign that Ruben Amorim will be glad to see the back of heading into the summer window, Manchester United’s need for attacking reinforcements is more evident than ever.
Rasmus Hojlund’s well-documented inconsistencies have become an unwelcome subplot in conversations at Old Trafford. The Denmark international scored ten times in 52 matches in 2024/25 and appeared to be a player struggling for confidence throughout.
Reports in Italy suggest Inter Milan could offer Hojlund an escape route to turn around his fortunes. However, the Champions League finalists are said to be holding out for a bargain price before committing fully to a pursuit.
Joshua Zirkzee had some impressive moments and began to settle into handling the expectations needed to thrive at Manchester United. Still, seven goals in 49 appearances is another fairly unconvincing return, albeit he isn’t a conventional centre-forward.
Matheus Cunha arriving from Wolverhampton Wanderers is a major bonus for the Red Devils in the forward areas. His 15 strikes across the Premier League campaign all came from open play, and they could also be boosted by a deal for Bryan Mbeumo, who would prefer a move to Old Trafford over his other suitors.
Nevertheless, they will need support to fill both the creative and goalscoring brief at Old Trafford, which could be hampered further if Bruno Fernandes opts for a big-money £100 million move to Al Hilal.
The club captain choosing to depart would leave a bitter taste in the mouth, though his exit could provide the cash flow needed to sanction an exciting swoop for one of Amorim’s newest reported targets.
Manchester United consider surprise move for Aleksandar Mitrovic
According to talkSPORT, Manchester United are considering a surprise swoop for Al Hilal forward Aleksandar Mitrovic after he was told he will be allowed to leave the Saudi Pro League outfit, provided they can sort a replacement before the Club World Cup.
Fulham and West Ham United have also put their hat in the ring following the Serbia international’s tally of 68 goals in 79 games since completing a £50 million move to the Gulf Region from Craven Cottage back in 2023.
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Manchester United could secure themselves a dream Bruno Fernandes replacement this summer.
Available for £40 million, Mitrovic would be willing to take a pay cut from his £400,000 per week wages to seal a return to English shores before the window closes.
Unfortunately, Manchester United will need to filter players out before pushing forward in their efforts to sign the former Newcastle United man, a scenario that is likely imperative to soliciting a deal.
Either way, Mitrovic has scored 38 Premier League goals and has made over 100 appearances at the top level and his experience could be vital in Amorim’s hunt to restore the Red Devils at the top of the English pyramid.
