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Manchester United spent nearly all of the 2023/24 season with one recognised striker of their squad.
At finest it could have been two, however Anthony Martial’s fixed battle with harm meant Rasmus Hojlund was the one centre ahead accessible for a lot of the marketing campaign.
With Martial now having formally left the membership, the necessity for a brand new striker is clear, with the likes of Joshua Zirkzee and Ivan Toney among the many candidates reportedly being pursued.
Naturally, although, the signing of even one objective getter would go away United nonetheless quick, as a result of if one have been to get injured, United can be again to the identical state of affairs as beset them final season.
This reality might not have been misplaced on Ineos, who in keeping with Givemesport are pursuing a second striker, doubtlessly along with Zirkzee.
The outlet cites reporter Dylan McBennet in claiming that the Crimson Devils “held talks with Hoffenheim striker Maximilian Beier’s representatives as they eye a brand new ahead signing this summer time.”
McBennet claims that United have “held talks” with each Zirkzee and Beier. This corroborates a report earlier this month that United have an interest within the younger star.
Moreover, it’s claimed that latest stories of United’s curiosity in Atletico Madrid ahead Alvaro Morata are unfaithful.
The Hoffenheim ahead matches the Ineos profile completely. Aged simply 21, he has carried out properly within the Bundesliga this season, scoring 16 objectives and offering 3 assists in 33 video games, a superb return for a younger participant in a mid-table staff.
He has predominatly performed because the second striker at Hoffenheim, partnering properly with a giant man recognized properly to United followers, Wout Weghorst.
Beier has a launch clause of simply £27 million.
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