Top 5 Van Persie Replacements!

Robin Van Persie’s decisive move to Fenerbahce and Radamel Falcao’s arrival at Stamford Bridge lures Manchester United in search of a perfect striker this summer. With Rooney being the only good striker, Manchester United will look hard for their wonder ‘No.9’. So here is a list of the top 5 potential targets Manchester United hope to sign this summer.

5- Harry Kane

The Tottenham star who has been fantastic last season said that he was ‘flattered’ by United’s interest in him. The young, exuberant England’s in and out striker became a hero for his club in just 12 months with amazing goals to count for. He would fit in perfectly in United’s squad but it wouldn’t be easy to get him to Old Trafford. Tottenham might as well be asking for a colossal fee and Manchester United will have no other choice but to explore other options.

4- Alexandre Lacazette

Having scored an impeccable 27 goals last season in the Ligue 1, Lacazette was certain of signing a new contract at Lyon. But this hasn’t happened yet and it seems that he’d like to play for some other clubs who’re interested in him. Most likely to take up a spot in the French 11 for the 2016 Euros, Lacazette has everything what a striker requires and has all the attributes to be a success in the Premier League. Fast and clinical, he’ll be perfect for Manchester United but until he proves that he can adapt to the English play of football, he still is considered as a risk.

3- Karim Benzema

One of the best strikers in the world, Karim Benzema was linked to a move to Manchester United but this was snubbed by his agent shortly after. He said “What is Karim going to do in Manchester?” he said. “He’s happy in Madrid. He doesn’t want to leave. Karim wants to see out his contract. He wants to retire at Real Madrid.” It’s easy to understand why Manchester United are interested in him and his name has been mentioned in the transfer regarding the Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea. Karim Benzema has also been dismissive about his move to Manchester United but Manchester United wouldn’t have needed anything if he would have agreed. A deadly striker, Benzema has had amazing spells at Real Madrid and would have been perfect for Louis Van Gaal’s 11.

2- Edinson Cavani

Also considered as one of the lethal strikers in the game of football, Edinson Cavani has hinted at Paris Saint-Germain that he’d play a more central role than at the wings, which he had been doing playing the support role for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. “I don’t know whether I will stay at PSG. I might stay, I might leave. You never know what will happen in football,”. Cavani has it all, height, pace, finishing, heading, everything that a perfect ‘No.9’ needs. He is easily a perfect replacement for Robin Van Persie but PSG’s observed tendency is to sign players, not lose them.

1- Thomas Mueller

Easily the most complete player in the world, Mueller has had a very good relationship with former Bayern manager Van Gaal, and said that it was ‘beyond normal’. Even after having competition from the Polish Robert Lewandowski, he managed to play over 50 games for Munchen. Having two years still left in his contract, It would be tough to convince him to join Manchester despite knowing the fact that he’s a critical player in Pep Guordiola’s first 11. Muller is a player who can be a success at any club he plays and in any league. He is a creator and a finisher both having good amount of goals and assist to his name. Only the desire of having a fresh challenge is what can lure Muller to Old Trafford.