Erik ten Hag revealed Manchester United will goal a striker to interchange Cristiano Ronaldo within the January switch window.
Ronaldo acrimoniously exited Outdated Trafford final month following an explosive interview, by which he criticised boss Ten Hag and the membership’s homeowners.
United have been linked with strikes for Cody Gakpo and Goncalo Ramos – each of whom scored three targets on the World Cup for the Netherlands and Portugal respectively.
Ten Hag says the Purple Devils are on the hunt for a centre ahead, however the Dutchman wouldn’t reveal the identification of their targets.
When requested whether or not United have been looking out for a striker, the Dutchman replied: “Sure, however solely once we discover the proper participant. We do the whole lot in our energy.
“We’re doing analysis on each alternative, and we do the whole lot we will if that chance is there to contract them.
“I can’t give feedback on particular gamers. I’ll by no means try this. Gamers have contracts and I respect that, however ensure that we’re working within the background to get the proper gamers in.”
In the meantime, Ten Hag has been inspired by Anthony Martial who, regardless of sustaining a hamstring harm throughout pre-season, has registered 4 targets and two assists in seven appearances this time period.
“We’ve got seen, when he’s out there, he has a large influence on our recreation,” stated Ten Hag.
“He has lower than 300 minutes [this season] and has 4 targets and two assists. That’s a extremely good document.
“The primary problem for him is to be out there and match. He needs to be answerable for it, however we now have to help him in all of the methods we will.”