Manchester United's quest for a new centre-forward is well and truly on.
Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen and Rasmus Hojlund are just some of the names on Erik ten Hag's radar, with Frankfurt star Randal Kolo Muani also being monitored.
The 24-year-old Frenchman has enjoyed a stellar campaign in Germany's top flight, netting 23 goals and grabbing 17 assists in 46 games in all competitions.
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Admitting earlier this week his dream is to one day play in the Premier League, it is not only United who are keeping tabs on the forward, with Paris Saint-Germain also interested.
Capable of being deployed either on the flank or down the middle, his positional flexibility could well suit the Reds. Here at the Manchester Evening News, we have taken a look at three ways United could line up next season if they secure the signing of Kolo Muani.
Lead the line
While Kolo Muani can play in a number of different roles, United are looking for someone to spearhead their attack and the youngster certainly has the ability to lead the line on his own. His goal record in the Bundesliga this season has been very impressive and so he could be the man United need to ease the burden on Marcus Rashford.
Out on the right
While United are open to the possibility of Anthony Martial leaving the club this summer, Ten Hag is a big admirer of the Frenchman and even once described him as the perfect striker.
If Martial can convince Ten Hag he's worth keeping at the club, Kolo Muani could be asked to play out wide on the right of United's attack. It's a position the 24-year-old has played for Frankfurt this season, and would perhaps provide vital competition for Antony going into the 2023/23 campaign.
Two up top
Ten Hag has rarely opted to play two up top during his first year at United, though that could be down to his lack of options just as much as it could be his dislike for the ploy.
As mentioned before, Martial looks as though his future could lie away from Old Trafford and with Wout Weghorst's move to the club not being made permanent, it's unlikely Ten Hag would opt to play with two striker even if he wanted to. However, with Rashford proving he can play through the middle and Martial's exit far from confirmed, Kolo Muani could find himself leading the line with a strike partner as United go in search of more goals.
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