Three Darwin Nunez alternatives Manchester United could sign in transfer window

The challenge of sourcing a striker to provide competition for Cristiano Ronaldo next season could be one of the biggest that Manchester United face this summer.

With Edinson Cavani set to depart when his contract officially expires on June 30, United are going to be left with just Ronaldo as far as their senior striking options are concerned. Erik ten Hag has already confirmed that the Portugal captain will be part of his plans next season, following an impressive first campaign back at Old Trafford.

Despite the struggles United faced collectively this term, Ronaldo was a shining light, plundering 24 goals in all competitions. There is next to no chance of him being displaced as United's first choice striker next term if Ten Hag proceeds with a formation that features a lone frontman.

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Therefore, United are likely to be on the hunt for a striker that is happy to bide his time and play second fiddle to the 37-year-old. Liverpool are reportedly prepared to smash their transfer record to sign Darwin Nunez from Benfica, with an £85million price tag being touted, putting United virtually out of the running.

Nevertheless, the show must go on and United will seek options from elsewhere. With the hopes of signing Nunez now seemingly over, MEN Sport has taken a close look at three alternative options Ten Hag might run the rule over this summer.

Although, on paper, Toney may not be the type of big-name signing that United fans are used to seeing, the Brentford striker is on an upward trajectory in his career. After scoring 33 goals to help the Bees earn promotion from the Championship in 2020/21, he didn't fail when making the step up to