There is an acceptance at Manchester United they are short of strength in depth up front as they consider attacking reinforcements.
High-ranking sources at the club concede United need to upgrade their forward line to meet manager Erik ten Hag's demand for proven options.
Ten Hag scolded United players over their profligacy after a 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in Oslo on Saturday. Anthony Martial, scorer of three goals in four games on the pre-season tour, spurned a one-on-one and Harry Maguire missed a free header. Also read: Henderson slates 'criminal' United for reneging on No.1 pledge Ajax have not budged over their €80million valuation of Antony and United football director John Murtough met the agent of Red Bull Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko two weeks ago.
Four attack-minded players - Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata and Edinson Cavani - left United at the end of their contracts in June.