Manchester United want to step up their attack after Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure. PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo and Portugal’s shooting star Goncalo Ramos are considered hot candidates.
Speaking on the sidelines of United’s winter training camp in Jerez, manager Erik ten Hag confirmed that the club were looking for a Ronaldo successor. “Yes, but only if we find the right player,” said the Dutchman when asked if a new attacker could be expected in January. “We’re doing everything we can. We’re monitoring the options very closely and doing everything we can to sign the right player when the opportunity arises.”
As the Manchester Evening News reports, this time the Red Devils are not looking for a bargain solution like they did two years ago with Odion Ighalo. Nevertheless, United must pay attention to the money. After the expenses in the summer transfer period (around 260 million euros) and the consequences of the corona pandemic, the financial situation is “tight”.
Ten Hag did not want to reveal whether United are specifically trying to get Cody Gakpo’s services. “I can’t comment on individual players. I will never do that,” said the 52-year-old. “Players have contracts and I respect that.” However, ten Hag added: “Nevertheless, I’m working in the background to ensure that we get the right players.”
The United boss is said to be a Gakpo fan and is said to have held talks with Gakpo’s agent Kees Vos – Vos is also ten Hags’ agent – prior to Antony’s signing in the summer. In addition to his compatriot, according to the Manchester Evening News, ten Hag also has Portugal shooting star Goncalo Ramos on the list.
This article was originally published on 90min.com as Ten Hag comments on Gakpo confirming Man United want new striker.
