Manchester United\u2019s business this summer is already in full flow, after Matheus Cunha was announced as their first signing ahead of the 2025\/26 campaign.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils forked out a whopping \u00a362.5m for the Brazilian international, who registered 15 goals and six assists in the Premier League this campaign.<\/p>\n
However, whilst it may seem like a hefty figure, it\u2019s an excellent deal for a player who can change the club\u2019s fortunes, after a dismal spell in front of goal over the last couple of months \u2013 scoring just 44 league goals in 2024\/25.<\/p>\n
Ruben Amorim doesn\u2019t appear to be done there though, with a striker still high on his list of priorities, leading to numerous names mentioned over a move to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n
Liam Delap was seen as the number one target before his subsequent move to join Chelsea, resulting in a shift of focus, with numerous of<\/p>\n
Over recent weeks, numerous top-level talismen have been mentioned as options for United, as Amorim looks to land the goalscorer who can catapult the club back up the table next season.<\/p>\n
Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres and Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 have all been mentioned as potential options for the Red Devils, with no deals yet completed for any of the aforementioned stars.<\/p>\n
However, that same can\u2019t be said elsewhere, as they appear to be making a move for Juventus star Du\u0161an Vlahovi\u0107, that\u2019s according to the latest report from Football Transfers.<\/p>\n
They claim that Amorim\u2019s side have entered talks with the Italian outfit over a move for the striker, who currently earns \u00a3315k-per-week, according to Capology.<\/p>\n
D It also states that he\u2019s keen on a move to join United this summer, seeing the switch as an opportunity to take his career to the next level, with a Premier League move the dream for the Serbian.<\/p>\n
Erling Haaland has been one of the Premier League\u2019s leading talismen over the last couple of years, often causing United a whole host of problems in the process.<\/p>\n
The Norwegian joined Manchester City back in the summer of 2022 from Borussia Dortmund, subsequently going on to score 121 times in his 142 appearances for Pep Guardiola\u2019s men.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s managed to score six times in his eight appearances against the Red Devils, including a hat-trick in the 6-3 rout at the Etihad back in the 2023\/24 campaign. X<\/p>\n
Given his record, most sides across England\u2019s top-flight must wish they had their own version of the talisman, with Amorim potentially able to do just that with Vlahovic.<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old has been labelled as a similar player to the City star by FBref, with hope that he can transfer his skillset over to Old Trafford should he move in the coming months.<\/p>\n
Vlahovic, who\u2019s been labelled \u201cworld-class\u201d by one analyst, has registered more progressive carries and more progressive passes per 90 in 2024\/25, showcasing his all-round nature with the ball in attacking areas.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s also won more aerials per 90 and drawn more fouls, subsequently offering Amorim a huge focal point at the top end of the pitch, something which he\u2019s crave x since his appointment. X<\/p>\n
The Juve star has also completed more of the take-ons he\u2019s attempted, able to play off the shoulder or even drop deeper and complete a mazy run past the opposition.<\/p>\n
Such a move would likely cost the club a hefty whack in wages, but it\u2019s one that could hand the side the needed attacking threat they\u2019ve lacked this season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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