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Matthew Hobkinson

Wout Weghorst has already told Erik ten Hag why Manchester United should sign him

Wout Weghorst has already told Erik ten hag why Manchester United should sign him in the January transfer window.

The Burnley striker, on loan at Besiktas in the Turkish Super Lig, has suddenly emerged as a possible solution to United's striker crisis. Ten Hag is looking to bring in a forward on a short-term loan deal for the remainder of the season following the departure of Crisitano Ronaldo.

The Manchester Evening News reported over the weekend that United are keen on bringing the 30-year-old to Old Trafford. Although Weghorst only managed to find the net twice for the Clarets during his 20 appearances in the Premier League, the Dutch international has found the net eight times and provided four assists in 16 matches in the Turkish top-flight so far this campaign.

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