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<\/p>\nManchester United are reportedly considering adding to their striker department in the January transfer window to help release the burden on Rasmus Hojlund.<\/p>\n
Hojlund arrived at Old Trafford an unknown in a \u00a372million deal which has of yet, has seen the 20-year-old fail to score a Premier League goal. The Denmark international saw his debut delayed due to a back injury and is still settling into his role at United.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no doubt that despite his injury concerns, Hojlund is Erik ten Hag\u2019s main striker after starting all three Champions League games \u2013 which brought three goals in as many games, and starting the previous six league outings.<\/p>\n
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But with Antony Martial the only senior alternative to Hojlund through the middle, as Marcus Rashford continues to operate off the left-hand side despite his dire start to the season. United are reportedly considering bringing in an experienced head at the turn of the year.<\/p>\n
According to the Daily Mail, given his age, the club feel that signing an experienced number nine would aid Hojlund\u2019s development, while Martial appears to have no long-term future at the club with his deal set to expire in the summer. <\/p>\n
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United are said to be monitoring strikers across Europe, but the Red Devils are keeping a keen eye on Brentford marksman Ivan Toney\u2019s situation as he prepares to return to football in January following a seven-month ban for gambling breaches.<\/p>\n
The club are also said to be interested in Porto striker Mehdi Taremi, 31, whose contract expires at the end of the season. They also still hold an interest in Napoli\u2019s Victor Osimhen, whose recent fallout with the club was well-publicised.<\/p>\n
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Ten Hag\u2019s hopes of landing another number nine could be boosted by the impending arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe\u2019s investment at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n