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Ronaldo acrimoniously exited Outdated Trafford final month following an explosive interview, by which he criticised boss Ten Hag and the membership’s house owners.
United have been linked with strikes for Cody Gakpo and Goncalo Ramos – each of whom scored three objectives on the World Cup for the Netherlands and Portugal respectively.
Ten Hag says the Pink Devils are on the hunt for a centre ahead, however the Dutchman wouldn’t reveal the id of their targets.
When requested whether or not United have been looking out for a striker, the Dutchman replied: “Sure, however solely after we discover the proper participant. We do all the pieces in our energy.
“We’re doing analysis on each alternative, and we do all the pieces we are able to if that chance is there to contract them.
“I can not give feedback on particular gamers. I’ll by no means try this. Gamers have contracts and I respect that, however make sure 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 damage throughout pre-season, has registered 4 objectives and two assists in seven appearances this time period.
“We have now seen, when he’s obtainable, he has an enormous affect on our sport,” mentioned Ten Hag.
“He has lower than 300 minutes [this season] and has 4 objectives and two assists. That’s a very good file.
“The primary problem for him is to be obtainable and match. He must be liable for it, however now we have to help him in all of the methods we are able to.”
