Two weeks into the January transfer window, it's not surprising to see this Manchester United Relentlessly linked with new attackers to try the hand Reuben Amorim With the ammunition needed to succeed.
The Red Devils have often boasted a wealth of attacking talent, leading the club to glory over the years – mainly under the guidance of the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson.
However, the club has now gone a decade without Premier League title, with the 39-year-old being the next man in charge to try and end the unimaginable wait to win the league.
He has already taken positive steps since arriving at the North West, leading victory over rivals Arsenal in the FA Cup at the weekend – despite playing for more than an hour with just ten men.
However, if he wants to succeed and write his name in the history books at the Theater of Dreams, he needs a star forward to lead his team to glory, with one name appearing on the shortlist over the past few days.
Manchester United in the race for the star striker
According to reports from Italy. Man United continues to monitor the situation Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic Before the transfer deadline in two weeks as the player “came into the radar” of the club's ownership group, INEOS.
However, they are not alone in their pursuit, with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain also registering interest in making a move for the Serbia international this month.
The report claims that this is not the first time the Red Devils have been in the running for his signature, but the Amorim side could decide to offload fellow striker Joshua Zirkzee if a deal for the former Fiorentina player is completed.
Any deal would likely hinge on fellow United target Randall Kolo Mwani, who is now on the lookout He is set to move to the Italian club on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in the coming days after weeks of speculation – opening the door to a potential Vlahovic exit.
The striker, who joined Juventus in January 2022, is said to be available Around €75m (£62m) in this window – With his scoring tally 12 goals in the 2024/25 season Allowing United to have their own version of the star also set for a move to the Premier League.
Why could Vlahovic be Amorim's Marmosh?
Omar Marmoush was a player He is constantly touted for a move to England After his last performance with Eintracht Frankfurt in the German League.
He was Egyptian About to join the surprise package Nottingham Forest in the summer but decided to stay with the German team and scored 14 times in only 16 matchesOnly Harry Kane has scored more goals in the Bundesliga this season.
However, it is said that Personal terms already agreed upon on a move to Manchester City this month, with journalist Fabrizio Romano calling for a deal to be reached It could be completed very soon.
United must be hoping they can get their hands on a crucial star like the 25-year-old, but a move for Vlahovic could see the club land their own version of a talisman.
The Serbian could follow in the Egyptian's footsteps if they both move to the English Premier League in the next few weeks, providing the extra attacking threat that the two Manchester clubs have lacked in recent months – and will likely face competition for many years.
Vlahovic, who was previously nicknamed “One of the best“The strikers, led by former England coach Fabio Capello, may have been outclassed by Marmoush so far, but… Win more antennas per 90 He had a better success rate – providing Amorim with the focal point he had longed for.
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How does Vlahovic compare to Marmosh in 2024/25 so far |
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Statistics (per 90) |
Vlahovic |
Marmoush |
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Games played |
16 |
17 |
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Goals and assists |
12 |
24 |
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Antennas won |
1.8 |
0.4 |
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Air success rate |
46% |
33% |
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Passing accuracy |
69% |
69% |
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The footage was taken |
3.5 |
4.6 |
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Goals for every shot on goal |
0.3 |
0.4 |
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Statistics via FBref |
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And he too Achieve the same success completion rateWhich makes him a perfect fit for Amorim's system, which requires players to be more confident with the ball at their feet in attacking areas.
While competition could be tough for the striker's signature, it is important that United can seal a deal for a new signing this month to try to revive their poor start to the season.
Vlahovic could prove to be a great option for the Red Devils, providing that much-missed threat in recent months, becoming their own version of Marmosh – with the Juve star having all the tools needed to achieve success in the Premier League.
