Manchester United's Dutch manager Erik ten Hag (R) watches as Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo (C) is subbed on for Manchester United's French striker Anthony Martial (L) during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on October 9, 2022. - Manchester United said on November 18, 2022 the club have "initiated appropriate steps" following an explosive interview by Cristiano Ronaldo that left his future at Old Trafford in doubt. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner said he did not respect United manager Erik ten Hag and took aim at the club's owners, the Glazer family, during the 90-minute interview aired on TalkTV. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single clu (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Manchester United will try and sign a striker in the January transfer window following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who has confirmed the club’s intentions to sign a forward were initially set for the summer but have been brought forward to replace the Portugal captain.
The 37-year-old has had his contract terminated via a mutual agreement with United after his bombshell interview last week all but confirmed his desire to find a new club.
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United must bolster attacking options
A new centre-forward is crucial to ensure Erik ten Hag is not left relying on Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial for the second half of the season, especially given the latter’s injury record.
The Reds have been in positive form heading into the prolonged international break and backing Ten Hag in the transfer market is the only way this can continue and United can have a chance at a successful campaign.
