Manchester United should target Jose Mourinho's protege ahead of summer transfer window

In the final instalment of the transfer breakdown will have a look at which striker Manchester United should target in the summer. So far in this series, we have looked at the goalkeeper position alongside the right-back and centre-back position in defence.

This series has also looked at two players in central midfield, including a defensive midfielder and a Paul Pogba replacement and also a right-winger. But the striker is such an interesting position as the type of player depends on who United appoint as manager.

With MEN Sport understanding that Erik ten Hag is United preferred managerial target, we will address the position with that in mind. So as always let's look at the situation, the profile of player United should target and who that player should be.

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With Edinson Cavani out of contract and the future of Cristiano Ronaldo up in the air amidst the chance that United will be unable to qualify for the Champions League, they need a replacement. United have already stated a preference to sign a young striker looking forward to the project that lies ahead of them.

In terms of the player United need to sign, they should look for a player that is reflective of Cavani's profile rather than that of Ronaldo's. The Uruguayan's fitness has been a major problem for the club this season but if he had been available it would be likely that Ralf Rangnick would have played him more.

The striker that should be targetted must be able to drop deep and link up the play with the rest of his team and offer another passing option to fit into Ten Hag's style of play. Then he must have the attacking intelligence to then make his way into