Manchester United appear to be edging closer to clinching the transfer of Netherlands striker Wout Weghorst, who reportedly missed training with Besiktas today.
It is believed that Manchester United have a full agreement over a move to sign Weghorst on loan, as per Fabrizio Romano, who has also confirmed reports from Turkey that he missed training on Wednesday.
Wout Weghorst did not train with the team today, @gokmenozcan reports. No risk of injuries. 🚨🔴 #MUFC
Manchester Utd have full agreement with Besiktas, Burnley and Weghorst but the Turkish club will only allow/sign the deal if they find the replacement they want. pic.twitter.com/fn9UseoC3j
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 11, 2023
United will pay Besiktas €3m to end his loan in Turkey.
Turkish reporter Gokmen Ozcan was first to say Weghorst had missed training today, which could be a move to avoid any knocks or injuries ahead of his potential switch.
🚨BİLGİ🚨
Weghorst, Beşiktaş'ın bugünkü takım idmanına ağrıları olduğunu söyleyerek katılmadı. Salonda çalıştı.
— Gökmen Özcan (@gokmenozcan) January 11, 2023
Weghorst looks set to be Erik ten Hag’s stop-gap option between now and the end of the season.
An impressive end to the season for Weghorst could even see him earn a better deal at Old Trafford. That’s when he could become a very good Plan B option to have on the bench.
Meanwhile, ESPN has linked United with three strikers this summer such as Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko.
Let us know in the comments section if you are happy about Weghorst’s imminent arrival.
