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April 15, (THEWILL) – Erik ten Hag has expressed his desire to sign a new striker for Manchester United ahead of next season.
The Red Devils are currently fighting on three fronts as they aim to secure a top-four finish in the English Premier League, as well as chasing glory in the FA Cup and UEFA Europa League. Despite their pursuit of success, United’s lack of central options in attack has been evident.
Although Wout Weghorst was signed on loan in January, after they parted ways with Cristiano Ronaldo, Ten Hag believes the team needs a more high-calibre striker. “We need a striker who scores goals because we have ability in the team to put balls in the box, so we need a striker to finish,” said Ten Hag. “We have to build a new future and we need a striker who not only scores goals but contributes by linking up play very well and pressing, which is very important.”
While recruitment of a new striker is a priority for the upcoming transfer window, United will have to rely on their current players until the end of the season. Ten Hag is keen for his side to be more ruthless after they threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-final first leg.
“We demand from the players and the players demand from each other,” he added. “You do your job always to 100 per cent, there are no ifs, buts or maybes, you have to deliver the performance in every circumstance.”
Manchester United’s pursuit of success continues as they face Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The team is hoping to secure a top-four finish in the league. Ten Hag’s desire for a new striker highlights the importance of having a strong attacking presence in the team, something United has been lacking in recent years.
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