The forwards Manchester United should try to sign this summer

Signed on loan from Burnley in January, Wout Weghorst has proven a handy stop-gap for Manchester United this season. The towering Dutchman has not pulled up any trees at Old Trafford – he’s yet to score in 10 league games and has just one assist, when he set up Alejandro Garnacho in a 2-0 win at Leeds in February – but his best work has come off the ball.

The main appeal behind the decision to sign Weghorst – aside from his availability and price – was his workrate, which has helped those in support, mainly Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, to thrive. The 30-year-old has been a success as a short-term option but, if United make his move permanent and he is the only striker they sign this summer, it will be an underwhelming window.

Harry Kane has been linked with a move to Manchester United for a long time and this summer could be the one where he finally leaves Tottenham. He has broken their goalscoring record, is entering the final year of his contract and the managerial uncertainty at Spurs could convince Kane that his future is best served elsewhere, especially with a club that is better placed to land silverware – and more likely to play in the Champions League next season.

Of course, Spurs will be reluctant to allow Kane to move to a rival. Even with 12 months left to run on Kane’s contract, Daniel Levy will demand a huge fee for the England captain. Nevertheless, Kane would be the ideal frontman in Erik ten Hag’s system. Signing a player who guarantees goals – he has scored 23 for Spurs in the Premier League this season – would help United compete with Arsenal and Manchester City for the title.

Kane’s ability to drop deep and link up play makes him an ideal all-round frontman. The same can be said for Eintracht