Manchester United are in dire need of more goals this season and are considering signing a new striker to help bolster their front in January.
United have reportedly made a shortlist of four Bundesliga players, but financial constraints at Old Trafford are making it difficult to secure a deal.
Despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £1.3 billion significant investment, the club are facing tight restrictions due to Financial Fair Play rules.
Erik ten Hag's team have been struggling to find the back of the net this season, with only Burnley and Sheffield United scoring fewer goals than them.
Despite spending £72 million on Rasmus Hojlund in the summer, the 22-year-old is still a work in progress.
With just one goal in the Premier League, their main striker, Hojlund has been underperforming, while their backup, Anthony Martial, has never been consistent in scoring goals.
Meanwhile, Manchester United's last season's top scorer, Marcus Rashford, is also not in top form.
The Red Devils had only scored 22 goals in 20 Premier League games this season, despite strangely scoring 12 goals in six games during their unsuccessful Champions League group stage.
As it stands, Erik ten Hag is looking to add another striker to provide support for £72million signing Rasmus Hojlund, with a potential loan deal being explored following Wout Weghorst's temporary move from Burnley last season, according to The Athletic.
Below are the four strikers Manchester United have shortlisted:
His game time reduced drastically following the signing of Harry Kane with the former Tottenham star in excellent form for the German champions.
However, Muller recently signed a contract extension, making it less probable for him to move out of the German powerhouse.
Former Chelsea striker Timo Werner, who is now back at RB Leipzig, has also garnered interest from Manchester United.
The Old Trafford club are reportedly reaching out to RB Leipzig to get Werner's signature.
Werner has scored two goals in 14 games this season and was previously linked to Manchester United before his transfer to Chelsea in 2020.
The 27-year-old Guinea international has been in outstanding form this season, scoring 19 goals in 16 matches.
Despite Guirassy having a £15.2million release clause in his contract, United's limited funds after significant summer spending mean they have little room to maneuver in the January transfer window.
However, report suggests that if United can generate funds through a player sale, easing their Financial Fair Play pressures, they may pursue Stuttgart's forward.
United have reportedly made a shortlist of four Bundesliga players, but financial constraints at Old Trafford are making it difficult to secure a deal.
Despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £1.3 billion significant investment, the club are facing tight restrictions due to Financial Fair Play rules.
Erik ten Hag's team have been struggling to find the back of the net this season, with only Burnley and Sheffield United scoring fewer goals than them.
Despite spending £72 million on Rasmus Hojlund in the summer, the 22-year-old is still a work in progress.
With just one goal in the Premier League, their main striker, Hojlund has been underperforming, while their backup, Anthony Martial, has never been consistent in scoring goals.
Meanwhile, Manchester United's last season's top scorer, Marcus Rashford, is also not in top form.
The Red Devils had only scored 22 goals in 20 Premier League games this season, despite strangely scoring 12 goals in six games during their unsuccessful Champions League group stage.
As it stands, Erik ten Hag is looking to add another striker to provide support for £72million signing Rasmus Hojlund, with a potential loan deal being explored following Wout Weghorst's temporary move from Burnley last season, according to The Athletic.
Below are the four strikers Manchester United have shortlisted:
1. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
34-year-old Bayern Munich forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is being considered as a potential loan target, having only started three Bundesliga matches and played 519 minutes this season.His game time reduced drastically following the signing of Harry Kane with the former Tottenham star in excellent form for the German champions.
2. Thomas Muller
Choupo-Moting's Bayern teammate Thomas Muller, who is also 34 years old, is being considered as an alternative for United due to his lack of playing time this season as well.However, Muller recently signed a contract extension, making it less probable for him to move out of the German powerhouse.
3. Timo Werner
Former Chelsea striker Timo Werner, who is now back at RB Leipzig, has also garnered interest from Manchester United.
The Old Trafford club are reportedly reaching out to RB Leipzig to get Werner's signature.
Werner has scored two goals in 14 games this season and was previously linked to Manchester United before his transfer to Chelsea in 2020.
4. Serhou Guirassy
Stuttgart's striker Serhou Guirassy has been linked with a transfer to Old Trafford.The 27-year-old Guinea international has been in outstanding form this season, scoring 19 goals in 16 matches.
Despite Guirassy having a £15.2million release clause in his contract, United's limited funds after significant summer spending mean they have little room to maneuver in the January transfer window.
However, report suggests that if United can generate funds through a player sale, easing their Financial Fair Play pressures, they may pursue Stuttgart's forward.