Ruud van Nistelrooy wants Man United to sign £60m-rated Juventus star striker in January -Reports

Ruud van Nistelrooy wants Man United to sign £60m-rated Juventus star striker in January -Reports

Manchester United was having trouble scoring goals prior to the international break and had just dropped back-to-back Premier League matches against Brighton and Liverpool.

Joshua Zirkzee, Erik ten Hag’s recent acquisition, was still struggling to produce, and the wide men were not performing to their full potential, putting Erik ten Hag’s career in jeopardy.

In the present, the Red Devils have won two straight games and scored 10 goals overall, with all of their wingers appearing to be playing at a high level.

But, Rasmus Hojlund is still out, so United will need to start scoring through their summer acquisition from Bologna. Although he has demonstrated his ability to link plays, a forward is judged on the goals he scores.

Zirkzee still needs time to adapt
The Netherlands international is not your typical centre-forward, and that is exactly why there were talks of a move for Ivan Toney in the summer.

However, a move failed to materialise but assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy seems to have already suggested the perfect striker to sign in January if Football Transfers are to be believed.

Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus has been recommended to INEOS by the former United striker and scouts are set to monitor his progress thoroughly in the coming months.

With Nistelrooy favourite to take over from the former Ajax coach should he receive his relieving orders, his recommendation holds that much more weight.

The 24-year-old “extraordinary” striker has started the new season in sizzling fashion, netting twice and registering one assist in five games and with only two years left to run on his current contract, the Red Devils are plotting to swoop.

RvN wants Vlahovic
“Ruud van Nistelrooy is eager for Manchester United to sign Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic in January, FootballTransfers has been informed.

“Following Van Nistelrooy’s recommendation, Man Utd are planning to scout Vlahovic over the next few months and gauge his interest in a potential mid-season transfer to Old Trafford.

“He (Van Nistelrooy) remains a prime candidate to take over if Man Utd decide to sack Ten Hag at any point over the next few years.

“As a result, Man Utd are taking Van Nistelrooy’s advice seriously and are strongly considering a move for Vlahovic during the January transfer window.”

Vlahovic is a long-term target
United have been frequently linked with the Serb, ever since he moved to Turin where he has struggled to shine on a consistent basis. He still scored 18 goals last season, more than any United forward.

He is yet to hit the same heights as his Fiorentina days but is still considered to be one of Europe’s top strikers. And working under the former Old Trafford frontman could just be the key that unlocks his enormous potential.

A January move will depend a lot on how United fare in the coming months. A deal will not be cheap with the Serbian international valued at €65 million as per Transfermarkt.