Manchester United have reportedly identified highly rated Rasmus Hojlund and Randal Kolo Muani as alternatives should they miss out on signing Tottenham striker Harry Kane this summer.
The Red Devils are searching for a goalscorer to add to their ranks and are expected to splash the cash to sign a world-class No.9 during the next transfer window, given that there currently are no suitable options to fill that role at Old Trafford.
Anthony Martial and Wout Weghorst, who was signed on loan in January, have both struggled to fill the void, leaving only Marcus Rashford to carry the goal-scoring burden.
It has been suggested that Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen and Harry Kane are the two figures prominently on Erik ten Hag’s wish list.
However, the Premier League giants know that England captain Kane will command a huge transfer fee.
So they have identified Atalanta striker Hojlund and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Kolo Muani as more affordable options. The 24-year-old France international Kolo Muani, who has hit 16 goals for Frankfurt this season, is also attracting interest from PSG.
Meanwhile, 20-year-old Danish star Hojlundhas registered eight goals for the Serie A side this season. During the March break, the Dane hit a hat trick on his senior international debut against Finland.
However, both players are tied to contracts with their current employers through 2027.
United faces competition for both players, with heavyweights like Chelsea and Bayern Munich also monitoring Hojlund.
