'Ideal Erik ten Hag signing' - Man United fans send same Christopher Nkunku message after brace

Manchester United fans have sent a clear message to the club regarding Christopher Nkunku.

The Frenchman has been in blistering form for RB Leipzig this season and he continued to shine in the Europa League on Thursday night. His 18th-minute goal handed the German side the advantage over Atalanta before a late penalty secured a 2-0 win.

Nkunku has scored an impressive 30 goals for Leipzig this season. The former Paris Saint-Germain attacker's form has now, unsurprisingly, caught the eye of some of Europe's biggest clubs.

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Reports from Germany claim that interim United boss Ralf Rangnick is a fan of the attacker and has placed him on the club's transfer shortlist ahead of what is shaping up to be a busy summer. As United look to rebuild their squad, the Manchester Evening News understands that they could bring in as many as four new signings.

United are currently working towards a deal for Kalvin Phillips. However, fans are clear that they also want Nkunku to join the Leeds man at the club - take a look at what they have had to say:

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