Manchester United target Wout Weghorst is willing to force through a move to Old Trafford this month, according to reports.
The Red Devils are keen to bolster their attacking ranks in January after Cristiano Ronaldo departed the club by mutual consent in November.
United (opens in new tab) are short of options at the top of the pitch, with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford their only two recognised centre-forwards – and the latter is currently thriving in a wider role.
Erik ten Hag wants to bolster his squad in the January transfer window (Image credit: Getty)
Weghorst has emerged as a left-field target for Erik ten Hag’s side, who are looking to bring in another body as soon as possible.
The Netherlands international joined Burnley 12 months ago but was unable to help keep the Clarets in the Premier League.
He moved on loan to Turkish outfit Besiktas last summer but is now attempting to force his way out of Vodafone Park.
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In order to join United, Weghorst would need to cut short his loan deal to Besiktas before its expiry.
The Turkish side would therefore be owed compensation, which Weghorst is willing to pay out of his own pocket in his desperation to seal a switch to Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United by mutual consent in November (Image credit: Getty Images)
That is according to Turkish transfer insider Gokhan Dinc (opens in new tab), who adds that Besiktas are expected to announce Weghorst’s departure imminently.
United will return to action in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, with League One side Charlton the visitors to Manchester in the quarter-finals.
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Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag has made winning trophies with his ‘professional New Year’s resolution’ for 2023 (opens in new tab); United haven’t claimed any silverware since the League Cup and Europa League under Jose Mourinho some six years ago.
United are considering a swoop for Mohammed Kudus (opens in new tab), who starred for Ghana at World Cup 2022.
And Harry Maguire has laughed off talk that he could join Aston Villa (opens in new tab), but Tottenham are interested (opens in new tab) in the England international.
Source: newsnow
