United need to sign young striker, says Rangnick

Ralf Rangnick says it is "obvious" that Manchester United will need a new young striker this summer.

The Red Devils have struggled for goals of late, with 37-year-old star man Cristiano Ronaldo failing to score in five matches in all competitions - his longest scoring drought since 2010.

Fellow veteran Edinson Cavani, who turns 35 on Monday, is out of contract at the end of the season, when interim boss Rangnick is due to start a two-year consultancy role with United.

Paris St Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino continues to be strongly linked with the vacant Old Trafford role and, whoever the manager is, the current incumbent says it is clear they need to bolster their frontline.

Asked if the club would need a younger forward for next season, interim boss Rangnick said: "This is obvious. "Edinson's contract is running out in the summer and the club needs the best possible centre forward.

"This is an obvious one. I think everybody's aware of that."

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is sure to be among the potential names speculated upon as United look to improve a side that is also crying out for a holding midfielder.

But Rangnick is not getting caught up in the longer-term future, nor is the interim manager too het up about divisive video assistant referee calls that have gone against United in their last two games.

Middlesbrough's equaliser in their eventual FA Cup exit last Friday was contentious due to a handball in the build-up, with United then having two goals ruled out by the VAR in Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Burnley.

Asked if he has taken the matter up with the Football Association or Professional Game Match Officials Limited, Rangnick said: "No, I wouldn't even know who to speak to. I don't think it would change