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Failure in Gakpo pursuit? Ten Hag wants striker in January window but 'has to be the right one'

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Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag wants to bring in a striker during the January transfer window but has emphasised it "has to be the right one" in terms of quality.United head into their first Premier League match since the World Cup, Tuesday's home clash against Nottingham Forest, having scored 20 goals in their 14 top-flight fixtures so far this season and with Cristiano Ronaldo having left the club last month.When boss Ten Hag was asked ahead of the game if he felt United needed to sign a goalscorer in January to give themselves the best possible chance of achieving their aims this term, he said: "First, that can also come out of our club – see (Alejandro) Garnacho, (Anthony) Elanga, (Facundo) Pellistri, who made a good impression at the World Cup (for Uruguay)."And, yes, we are aware we lost a striker, so I think, yes, we have to get a striker in."But it has to be the right one, and the right one is the one…he needs to bring the quality in the team, and not just an add to the squad because that gives you only problems.

And you know, the criteria is high here at Man United."Liverpool have confirmed the capture of PSV forward Cody Gakpo, a player who has been linked with Man United since Ten Hag's arrival at Carrington.While many publications are reporting that Liverpool 'hijacked' the deal from United, no solid reports confirm whether the player has been approached by the Red Devils.Rashford 'is capable'However, Ten Hag also feels Marcus Rashford has it in him to contribute 20 league goals in a campaign.While Rashford has four to date this season, he has netted nine times for United in all competitions, most recently an excellent solo effort in Wednesday's Carabao Cup win over Burnley, and also scored three

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