Alan Shearer has pinpointed the need for Manchester United to strengthen in attacking quarters when the market reopens while raising question marks over David de Gea and his future at the club.
With one eye on the summer window, United have already made England captain Harry Kane their primary target in the search for a new striker as they strive to help Marcus Rashford in that regard. However, defeat against West Ham on Sunday night also threw up familiar concerns at the other end.
A jaw-dropping mistake from De Gea helped the Hammers claim three points at the London Stadium as he dived over a tame attempt from Said Benrahma. But what does Shearer think Erik ten Hag and his recruitment team should do when it comes to the next stage in their rebuild?
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Analysing the match, MOTD pundit Shearer told Premier League Productions: "They didn't do anywhere near enough, particularly in the final third.
"They got in decent positions, but their lack of spark was so clear and evident and they could've been playing for 24 hours and not scored a goal. Other than Rashford, they need huge support in that area... it'll be a pressing concern for them in the summer."
Needing three wins from the remaining Premier League games to secure Champions League qualification for next season, United offered their relegation-threatened opponents a head start at the London Stadium when De Gea made an astonishing error to allow Benrahma to open the scoring. At the other end, Rashford and his teammates were unable to make a mark.
On the De Gea mistake, Shearer added: "It was an absolute howler and it cost his team. It's a problem they've got because he's made too many of them in recent seasons, but what they'll have to look at in the summer is is that a priority or are there other positions more important?"
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