Man United consider strengthening their attack in January after slow start with £37m striker signing -Report

Man United consider strengthening their attack in January after slow start with £37m striker signing -Report

After opting not to pursue Bruno Petkovic further in the summer, Manchester United is allegedly thinking about making a move for a new striker in January.

This summer, Dan Ashworth and company spent a cool £37 million to buy Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna. The goal of bringing the Dutch striker to Old Trafford is to contest Rasmus Hojlund for the number nine spot.

Nevertheless, United’s performance thus far this season has not improved despite having two youthful strikers. So far, the Red Devils have only scored one Premier League goal at home. Compared to Ten Hag’s team this season, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur both have more goals at Old Trafford.

According to GIVEMESPORT, Ten Hag is now “seriously considering whether to add another striker” to his ranks when the January transfer window opens.

Despite uncertainty over Ten Hag’s long-term future at the helm, it is claimed the Dutch coach is working with the club’s sporting director to “devise plans for a recruitment drive during the early stages of 2025.”

Zirkzee has impressed with this hold-up and link-up play but the 23-year-old has so far done little to suggest he is a lethal finisher, having registered just one goal this campaign. Hojlund’s brilliant movement has earned him plenty of plaudits but he also needs to work on his finishing ability.

Accordingly, it is understood there is a “serious possibility of Manchester United going into the market for a new forward in January.”

The outlet suggests the Mancunian giants intend to “keep the age profiling down” as they aim to continue chasing up-and-coming talents in the future transfer windows.

This also seems to be the reason why United did not make a serious move for Petkovic.

According to the same report, Ten Hag considered signing the Dinamo Zagreb striker this summer.

The 30-year-old enjoyed a prolific 2023/24 campaign, having been involved in 28 goals across all competitions, and was even followed by United’s scouts during the latter stages of last season.

However, it is believed the Premier League side chose not to knock on the Croatian club’s doors “due to being against the idea of bringing in an attacking threat entering the final years of his career.”