Erik ten Hag has publicly doubled down on his desire to sign a new forward after Manchester United saw their attempts to sign Cody Gakpo gazumped by arch-rivals Liverpool.
The Red Devils had recently opened talks with the PSV Eindhoven star, only for Jurgen Klopp and co to swoop in over the festive period and officially agree a £45million deal under United's noses. Gakpo's imminent move leaves Ten Hag assessing alternative options, but the purse strings are tight at Old Trafford and Mirror Football understands that club chiefs are prioritising loan deals.
"Our squad is double occupied on most positions, but not up front," the Red Devils boss admitted to Viaplay ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash at home to Nottingham Forest. "We are looking for an attacking player. I won't tell you the profile. There are options, and we are working on a few options. If it meets our financial and sporting wishes, we will strike."
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