Manchester United will be in need for a new striker next season as Loanee Falcao and ageing Robin van Persie are both set to be axed from the club and the only option left would be Wayne Rooney and young striker Wilson. Louis van Gaal has already made it clear that Man Utd is lacking a 20-goal striker. Let’s take a look at the 5 strikers Manchester United could sign!
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The 21 year old Palermo striker has been in a great form and is surely one of most exciting young talent in world of football. The striker has scored 13 goals and has 10 assists to his name. The Palermo director in winter had openly told press that Manchester United has contacted them for Paulo and constantly has been hinting for move out. Though many top teams including Arsenal, Juventus are after his signatures but if Manchester United shows interest they can get him due to their financial strength but may have to pay whooping 35m.
2. Danny ings
Danny ings has been a star player for Burnley and has caught eyes of many top teams. The inked up Burnley goal-getter is wanted by Liverpool and has paid a courtesy call to Real Sociedad, but Manchester United have emerged as odds-on favourites to sign the 22-year-old, and would cost them 20m.
3. Robert Lewandowski
The 25 year old Polish striker has joined Bayern only this season but there are rumors that he hasn’t still settled and Pep Guardiola is not particularly happy and wants another striker, if this happens to be true then it will be a fairy tale love story as both are perfect for each other. The possibility is still low and United supporters shouldn’t be too confident about it, though if Utd plans to pursue its interest it will cost them around 40m.
4. Edison Cavani
The 28 year old striker has scored 17 goals this season despite playing out wide and could be a real deal. However, PSG has said that the player is happy at the French Club but given the financial strictness with PSG, he might just agree for a transfer. The transfer will cost Man Utd around 50m.
5. Alexander Lacazzate
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The 23 year old striker has been outstanding this season and has scored 28 goals in 34 games and also has 9 assists to his name, surely that’s some record for a 23 year old striker. He has been linked with many clubs and if Man Utd wants to have him then they may have to pay around 25m.
Other strikers possible – Mauro Icardi, Matia Destro, Roberto Firmimo.