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Manchester United have discovered scoring targets to be a significant drawback with the Crimson Devils at present the lowest-scoring aspect among the many top-12 groups within the Premier League.
Erik ten Hag’s aspect have solely discovered the again of the web 39 occasions to this point and are on track to report their lowest-scoring marketing campaign within the league with their earlier report standing at 49 targets scored throughout Louis van Gaal’s final season.
Rasmus Hojlund’s harm has impacted the group much more, with the 20-time English league champions shedding twice and needing two penalties to beat Everton final week.
Aside from the Dane, no different ahead has reached double digits when it comes to targets whereas Scott McTominay rising as joint top-scorer within the league with a mere seven targets.
Ahead hunt
Ten Hag all the time knew the previous Atalanta starlet would wish assist contemplating this could be his debut season in England however the membership failed to herald reinforcements final summer season and within the winter.
However now with INEOS on board, the scenario is anticipated to be addressed within the coming summer season with a striker excessive on the precedence record at Previous Trafford.
Lots of huge names have been linked with a transfer to the Theatre of Goals however the membership are being cautious of their choice as they don’t need to hamper Hojlund’s progress on the membership.
Journalist Sacha Tavolieri has added a brand new identify into the combo – Royal Antwerp’s George Ilenikhena, who already has 14 targets and one help in his debut season in Belgium.
“There’s already nice curiosity from England within the 17-year-old Frenchman. Manchester United particularly want to signal the teen,” the journalist wrote, as relayed by Voetbalkrant.
Royal Antwerp paid round €6 million for the ahead’s companies to Amiens SC final summer season and they’re anticipated to make a wholesome revenue once they do resolve to maneuver him on.
The ahead is alleged to harbour hopes of taking part in for United who’re stated to be his dream membership.
New identify within the combine
United had been additionally reportedly taking a look at teammate Mandela Keita and Antwerp could possibly be about to take care of a double raid. No price ticket has been talked about.
Bringing in a younger striker could possibly be of profit as Hojlund would stay the highest canine up entrance and the teen could possibly be used sparingly whereas persevering with to adapt to the league.
The Crimson Devils have a wholesome relationship with the membership and even had a partnership with them throughout Sir Alex Ferguson’s time and that would come in useful ought to United deem the participant worthy of creating a suggestion.
INEOS are stated to be favouring a youth-centric strategy and it will likely be fascinating to see the place the duo ply their commerce within the years to come back.
