Manchester United is actively seeking fresh attacking options as they enter the January transfer window. Erik ten Hag’s team signed young talent Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta during the summer to strengthen their striking choices.
The 20-year-old Dane has found the net five times in the Champions League but is yet to score in the Premier League. Despite a summer link to Harry Kane, who eventually joined Bayern Munich, United has struggled for goals, with Hojlund and captain Bruno Fernandes leading the scoring charts with five goals each.
Marcus Rashford, who scored 30 goals last season, has faced challenges in replicating his previous season’s form, having only scored twice so far in the current campaign.
The Old Trafford club is now rumored to be eyeing fresh attacking reinforcements, and one exciting prospect linked to them has outperformed Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland this season.
According to German publication Bild, Stuttgart’s 27-year-old striker Serhou Guirassy is reportedly “flattered” by Manchester United’s interest ahead of the January transfer window.
United and Newcastle United are said to be interested, but no formal discussions have taken place with the German club, and a transfer fee of £15 million is rumored. Guirassy has had a stellar season, scoring 16 goals in all competitions for Stuttgart, with only Kane surpassing him in league goals across Europe’s top five leagues.
Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness acknowledged that a move for Guirassy in January cannot be ruled out, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of football. While expressing hopes that the striker remains with Stuttgart, Hoeness acknowledged that in football, excluding potential moves is never straightforward.
The Guinean international’s impressive goal-scoring form has attracted attention, and United is exploring the possibility of adding his firepower to their attacking lineup.
As United aims to bolster its striking options, Guirassy’s prolific performances have made him an appealing target. The January transfer window could see discussions intensify between the clubs, adding an exciting dimension to United’s pursuit of attacking talent in their quest for success.
