Three cut-price striker transfer options Manchester United should consider in January

Manchester United chiefs have indicated not much money will be spent in the January transfer window due to Financial Fair Play concerns.

The Reds splashed more than £180m in the summer in addition to last year’s £225m spend. The timing of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival means the Ineos boss will not have any impact over winter market plans and he might not officially be in place until after deadline day as the Premier League completes checks on his investment.

Erik ten Hag was frustrated by the lack of funds last January and could be forced to utilise the loan market again. However, there may be some cut-price deals to be sought with a back-up for Rasmus Hojlund perhaps being one area that could be strengthened.

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The striker still has 18 months on his contract but Sevilla are in a poor financial state and may look to cash in where they can. Morocco star En-Neysri has scored nine times in 25 matches this season, a year after scoring twice at the World Cup.

Sevilla are having to pay compensation to two managers who they sacked this term and so could be open to offers for 26-year-old En-Neysri to help them stay financially afloat. Reports say he could be priced at as little as £16m.

Taremi is out of contract in the summer so next month is Porto’s last chance to get a return on the Iranian. Erik ten Hag may think twice about the attacker given his age of 31 and is a throwback to the old traditional centre forward.

That said, Taremi does have pedigree having netted 31 times last season. He has an average of 27 goals a season so knows where the net is. Given his age and contract