Manchester United Need Reinforcement In The Forward Department

SportsMoney Manchester United Need Reinforcement In The Forward Department Liam Canning Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover the Premier League and other fascinating stories in Europe New! Follow this author to improve your content experience. Got it! Jun 30, 2022, 06:28am EDT | Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – APRIL 17: head coach Erik ten Hag of Ajax prior to the TOTO KNVB Cup Final .

. . [+] match between PSV and Ajax at Stadion Feijenoord on April 17, 2022 in Rotterdam, Netherlands (Photo by Geert van Erven/BSR Agency/Getty Images) Getty Images As Manchester United finalise their first summer dealings in Tyrell Malacia and Frenkie de Jong, as well as waiting for a final decision on Christian Eriksen, Erik Ten Hag will be focussed on bringing a forward to bolster the club’s attack.

The Red Devils have been public in their approach for AFC Ajax’s Antony, but a deal looks to be dragging by the wayside the Dutch club demanding up to £70 million for the Brazil international. Villareal’s Arnaut Danjuma has also been mentioned inside Manchester United for a summer transfer, but West Ham currently lead the way in prizing him from Spain in a deal worth circa £35 million. With only Cristiano Ronaldo leading the line as things stand next season, Ten Hag is desperately light in the centre forward department.

The Dutch manager has communicated to the board that he would prefer a versatile forward that can play in all three forward positions, rather than an out-and-out number nine. LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 22: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United during the Premier League match . .

. [+] between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park on May 22, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) Offside via Getty Images Marcus Rashford is being tipped for a run through the middle in pre-season in order to see if he has the capabalities to play there in a Ten Hag system, but with the departures of Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard, as well as Anthony Martial likely to be moved on, Man United need to bring in at least one forward reinforcement.

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. . [+] game during the pre-season friendly match between Ajax Amsterdam and RKC Waalwijk at Johan Cruijff Arena on August 08, 2020 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

(Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Getty Images While £70 million is likely to be too much out of this summer’s budget, Manchester United have made it clear that Antony is a player they admire and would like to bring to Old Trafford. The Brazilian has showcased his ability in the Eredivisie over the course of the past two seasons, creating 42 goal involvements in 78 appearances. For a player that had no prior experience to European football, Antony demonstrated his ability to understand the game quickly and adapt accordingly.

With other positions being made a priority above that of a forward this summer, it is likely going to roll into the end of the summer transfer window to conclude a suitable deal for Antony or another top target for the Red Devils. There is plenty of time to go, but Ten Hag will be kncoking the door down each passing day as he begins to undertake his pre season training with Manchester United. Liam Canning Editorial Standards Print Reprints & Permissions.