Manchester United’s quest for a new striker has been expanded to another up-and-coming talent in the shape of Dusan Vlahovic, say Corriere dello Sport.
The Red Devils are preparing for life after Edinson Cavani, who seems destined to join Boca Juniors at the end of the season.
After finding a verbal agreement with Boca’s vice-president Juan Roman Riquelme, the Uruguayan’s exit will leave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer short of attacking options.
Although the Norwegian has Anthony Martial to deputise as a centre forward, the Frenchman has failed to gain the manager’s trust after blowing hot and cold.
The Red Devils are desperate to snatch Erling Braut Haaland away from Borussia Dortmund to resolve their goal-scoring problems.
However, signing the 20-year-old goal-machine will require a substantial financial sacrifice that United may not be able to sustain.
Solskjaer has now expanded his search for a top-level striker to another exciting young prospect – Vlahovic.
It took the Serbian almost two years to become a permanent fixture at the Artemio Franchi.
Federico Chiesa’s move to Juventus required someone to step up and shoulder the scoring burden and the 21-year-old has answered the call.
The former Partizan Belgrade youngster has scored 12 goals with two assists in Serie A this season and is currently the club’s leading goalscorer.
Though Vlahovic’s output cannot compare to Haaland’s, it is worth noting that La Viola have had an underwhelming season.
The towering striker is responsible for 40% of the goals his team have netted in the league this term.
A host of Europe’s elite clubs, headed by Real Madrid and Liverpool, are already monitoring the Serbian prodigy.
Vlahovic is a similar type of player to Haaland, but his price tag makes him a more affordable purchase for United.
The Red Devils’ interest in the Fiorentina marksman remains a rumour at the moment, but he is one to keep an eye on moving forward.
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