In the absence of a striker since Cristiano Ronaldo’s farewell, the Mancunese club would have finally found his replacement. And this is quite unexpected.
Shortly before the 2022 World Cup, Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo parted ways. The English club have since been looking for a replacement for the Portuguese to complete a squad that now lacks a striker. According to Foot Mercato, the red devils they have their eye on Wout Weghorst and are also close to completing a loan deal for the 30-year-old Dutch forward.
Weghorst on loan, looking forward to a big hit
The international Orange, present and valuable at the World Cup, is owned by English club Burnley but currently plays on loan at Besiktas. In Turkey he scored 10 goals in 21 front-row games black eagles. To wrap up this deal, Burnley would need to end Weghorst’s current loan before loaning him back to red devils.
Erik Ten Hag would have asked his managers for a tall striker, capable of playing long balls in deflection and a regular header scorer. A profile that corresponds to the 1.97 m Dutch tower whose presence is currently absent in the Mancunese workforce. And that the former Ajax coach would have expressly claimed.
Manchester United had been looking for a short-term, non-renewal deal for several weeks before hitting hard over the summer. Weghorst’s arrival could put an end to the flirtation between Manchester United and Vincent Aboubakar, recently released by Al Nassr. Even if their profile is not similar.
