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Casey Evans

Three strikers Manchester United can target to rival Man City's Erling Haaland transfer

Manchester City have confirmed the transfer of Erling Haaland with the striker moving to the Etihad in the summer from Borussia Dortmund. Thanks to a release clause in his contract, the Norwegian has been signed for a fee of around £51million.

With City having now signed the best available striker in the summer market (if we assume Kylian Mbappe is either going to stay at Paris Saint-Germain or move to Real Madrid), Manchester United need to ensure they get their own striker pursuit spot on. The Manchester Evening News understands the club want to sign a young number nine to lead the line under Erik ten Hag.

With Anthony Martial potentially joining Edinson Cavani in leaving Old Trafford this summer, Cristiano Ronaldo will be left as the club's only striker, so reinforcements are needed. Let's look at three strikers who United could sign in the summer.

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