Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United needs a new striker following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure
United and Ronaldo parted ways last month after the fall outs of his interview with Piers Morgan.
While a couple of forwards have been linked with a move to Old Trafford, Ten Hag says any new arrival must be of a high standard.
“There are two things. First, goals can also come out of our own club; see [Alejandro] Garnacho, see [Anthony] Elanga, see [Facundo] Pellistri, who made a good impression in the World Cup and in the game against Everton last week in training. That is first,” Ten Hag said.
“We are aware we lost a striker, so I think we have to get a striker in, but it has to be the right one.
“The right one will bring quality to the team and not just be an addition to the squad, because that only gives you problems. You know the criteria is high at Manchester United.
Under Ten Hag, United have scored 20 Premier League goals this season – a tally bettered by 10 teams in the division, while their top goalscorer Marcus Rashford has netted four times.
Manchester United will resume action against Nottingham Forest later tonight.