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Steven Railston

Erik ten Hag could be torn between his favourite Manchester United player and Jadon Sancho

Wout Weghorst might have thought his agent was joking when he informed him of Manchester United's interest in January.

However, after the dramatic departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Erik ten Hag wanted to strengthen his attacking options and, with limited transfer funds available, he turned to sign Weghorst on a short-term loan, as he already knew the player.

The only problem with the move is that Weghorst was signed to score goals and yet he's managed to find the back of the net just twice against Nottingham Forest and Real Betis - both goals were rebounds - during his time in Manchester.

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