Manchester United's top transfer priority is clear: they must sign a striker for Erik ten Hag this summer. The Reds' season has been hamstrung by the absence of a No.9 this term.
Anthony Martial's fitness problems have persisted whilst Wout Weghorst has been a useful stop-gap but is not of the desired quality to lead the line for United beyond this campaign.
The gaping hole in Ten Hag's squad is evident and clear for all to see. That also makes recruiting a solution trickier, with rivals aware of United's needs in the market. READ MORE: Manchester United might be about to show Tottenham their biggest regret Any possible No.9 signing will not come cheap.
Those known as United targets will be in high demand and their current clubs will not be willing sellers. Victor Osimhen and Harry Kane will not be easy to extract from Napoli and Tottenham Hotspur, respectively.