• Manchester United is gearing up for a crucial summer during their most disappointing Premier League campaign yet.
• The Red Devils have had a challenging season overall and are apparently planning significant acquisitions to address their issues.
• They have narrowed down their options to four forwards they might sign in the upcoming months to address their scoring problems.

Manchester United are said to have compiled a shortlist of four forwards they might target this summer to address their scoring issues.

The Red Devils have had trouble maintaining consistent scoring with their top choice center-forwards, as both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have found it challenging to score goals regularly.

Which player could Manchester United acquire?

Florian Plettenberg, a reporter for Sky Sports, has stated that Manchester United intends to strengthen their forward line this summer, with negotiations having begun already.

The club has identified four players, namely: Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Osimhen, Hugo Ekitike, and Benjamin Sesko as key targets.

The reporter also added that the club will likely make huge signings in the summer and they hope the sale of Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Kobbie Mainoo can finance it.

The said forwards are regarded as among the top talents globally and will undoubtedly come with a hefty price tag. As such, the team will have to employ strategic tactics to secure one of their services.

The notion of putting academy prospect Kobbie Mainoo up for sale does not resonate well with the supporters. They have voiced their disapproval since the proposal was initially brought to light.

Hojlund ends goal drought

Manchester United has invested more than €100 million in Hojland and Zirkzee, yet their scoring has been inconsistent. Together, these players have managed to score 14 goals this season.

During the weekend, Hojlund broke his 22-hour goalless streak by finding the back of the net against Leicester City in the Premier League match.

Throughout the challenging race, he faced constant criticism from supporters, which likely affected him. Club icon Peter Schmeichel was seen in a clip conversing with his fellow countryman.

"He stated that he views this as a positive move forward, but he remains eager to continue improving and striving for excellence," following his goal against Leicester reported by MEN.

“I realize I haven’t completed the article yet, nor have I fully absorbed your point, but I’m eager to continue improving,” he said. “I am confident that with my continued dedication, I will enhance my performance and score many more goals.”

This season, Man United are 13th in the Premier League and have scored 37 goals. Their only chance of a trophy is in the Europa League and will need Hojlund and Zirkzee to start firing right now.

"I believe this is a team issue. It’s evident when you look at it. This isn’t something new; it has been ongoing for some time. Therefore, we definitely have deficiencies in scoring goals and creating threats," Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim stated regarding the shortage of goals through GOAL.

Manchester United’s owner labels player as "overvalued"

Sport Bangjo.co.ke Earlier reports indicated that Manchester United’s owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, mentioned that some of his players might be “not up to scratch” and could be “earning more than they should.”

During a recent interview, the billionaire mentionedAndre Onana, Hojlund, Casemiro, and Antony.