Erik ten Hag can improve Manchester United instantly with three bargain transfer options

Erik ten Hag may well be looking to strengthen nearly all areas of the Manchester United squad when he arrives in the summer, including the frontline.

Cristiano Ronaldo may have netted 24 times this season but his fellow attackers have largely underwhelmed with little indication as to who may succeed the 37-year-old when he moves on. The main bulk of ten Hag’s budget will likely be spent on midfielders with four key central members leaving next month, among whom is Paul Pogba.

So when trying to bolster other areas of the pitch, the Dutchman may be looking for cut-price options. A number of talented forwards are at risk of being relegated with their teams this season.

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If their clubs don’t survive the drop, these players will be forcing a move away to a new club. United may want to take advantage of this and lure them to Old Trafford with the view of mounting a top four quest again next season.

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Although tipped to be the club most likely to survive, Everton are not yet out of danger just yet. Their best performer this season has undoubtedly been Richarlison, who has scored nine of their 39 league goals this season - almost a quarter of his team's total amount.

Even if the Toffees do survive relegation, United may still wish to make a punt for the Brazilian, who will likely want to make a Goodison Park exit this summer. Richarlison offers versatility too, being able to play out wide or as the main man up front when needed.

The attacker, who is currently at German strugglers Stuttgart, is the tallest player in the Bundesliga at 6ft7'. He offers a different type of outlet for United,