Erik ten Hag played without a striker in his starting line-up for Manchester United’s friendly victory over Leeds – highlighting the frustration that the club has not yet signed a striker this summer.
The Red Devils ran out two-goal victors in their first pre-season outing as second half substitutes Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill both found the net. Hugill, 19, was the only striker in United’s squad for the trip to Oslo – highlighting the club’s lack of depth in the position.
United are ramping up their pursuit of Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund. The Red Devils are intent on signing at least one new central striker this summer following the expiration of Wout Weghorst's loan arrangement – leaving injured Anthony Martial, whose future is unclear, and Marcus Rashford as the only recognised senior players in that position.
