Ten Hag Hands Man United 5-Man Shortlist of Strikers He Wants the Club to Sign

• Manchester United are keen to sign a prolific striker at the end of the season following their struggles upfront
• Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is believed to be top on United's transfer shortlist
• Reports suggest the Red Devils are plotting an £80million summer move for the England international

Erik ten Hag has reportedly handed Manchester United chiefs a five-man shortlist of world-class strikers he wants the club to sign ahead of the summer transfer window.

The United boss is understood to have prioritised the signing of a prolific striker at the end of the season, with the club currently without a substantive one since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Anthony Martial was initially expected to step up and fill Ronaldo's void, but a string of injuries has heavily impacted his form and consistency.

While the Red Devils were able to sign Wout Weghorst on loan during the January transfer window, the Dutchman has equally failed to live up to expectations.

Martial handed chance to salvage Man Utd career on Sevilla return

Football

Weghorst has managed just two goals for the Red Devils since his arrival, pointing at the need for the club to find a more prolific striker.

Ten Hag wants a No9

On his part, Ten Hag has not hidden his desire to add a No9 within his ranks - and has openly spoken about it.

“Everyone knows and it is not a secret that long-term and over a whole season we had a shortage of No9s," The Sun quoted Dutchman saying.

Reports claim the United boss has since drawn up a five-man shortlist of strikers he wants the Red Devils to sign.

According to Sky Sports, the Old Trafford dwellers have Harry Kane on top of their shortlist and are plotting an £80m move for the Tottenham striker.

Huge boost for Man United as 3 players return to training ahead of Sevilla clash

Football

Napoli talisman Victor Osimhen and Lille’s Jonathan David are also said to be on United's radar, while moves for Atalanta sensation Rasmus Hojland, and Roma striker Tammy Abraham are being considered.

Greenwood on Man United future

Earlier, Sports Brief reported embattled Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has reportedly informed his friends that he won't play for the club again.

Greenwood, who hasn't played for over 15 months after he was suspended, was hopeful of a quick return once his charges were dropped.