Manchester United join race for French striker

According to the Sun Manchester United have joined the race for a striker.

Ruben Amorim
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Manchester United this transfer window have not waited around. After having one of the most underwhelming Premier League seasons in recent year with the Devils finishing 15th last season.

A new striker has been on their list. After only scoring 44 goals last campaign and with them picking up injuries to their foward’s throughout the season.

So Ruben Amorim and the club have decided to go all in to recruit the players Amorim wants for his newly built Man Utd side. Firstly the focused on other targets.

Now, Man Utd have turned to a new name this player is still wanted by multiple clubs in this transfer window.

The Striker is young, fast, ruthless and sharp last season the striker contributed to six goals in just 17 matches.

The forward helped his side finish 3rd in the league and impressed hence why he is wanted by lots of clubs.

The fact that the player’s contract expires at Metz in 2029 has made things tricky. So clubs who want the target will be required to pay a substantial fee.

Now according to the Sun Manchester United have joined Borussia Dortmund, Burnley, Brentford and Southampton in the hunt to sign Metz’s 18-year-old Senegal forward Idrissa Gueye.

The Senegal winger looks to be surely on the move from his current club Metz this summer transfer window.

Whoever completes the deal they will be gaining a fast paced, sharp and ruthless striker with lots of potential who can grow into the first team and can maybe cash in in the future.

Metz will be now looking at a replacement for the striker if he was to leave. So they can go on to perform well in Ligue 1 after being promoted last campaign.

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