Here are some strikers around the 30-year-old mark that could join United…
Marcus Rashford’s injury has left Manchester United with threadbare, to say the least, options when it comes to strikers.
Currently, the Red Devils have one fit striker in the squad, and that’s 18-year-old starlet Mason Greenwood, who doesn’t exactly ooze experience.
So, Ed Woodward will have to fork out for a forward this month, won’t he? Well, Oddschecker have taken a look at the 30-year-old and over strikers that could be on their way to Old Trafford.
Let’s start with a sensible one. Edinson Cavani’s undoubted prowess with top European clubs makes him an attractive target for United.
Scoring a whopping 351 times in 577 appearances, Cavani knows where the goal is and could definitely bring experience to the current side.
The Uruguayan hitman is now 7/1 to join the Old Trafford side this transfer window, although is as short as 3/1 with three different firms.
Another man with bags of experience, 32-year-old Olivier Giroud could be the exact (handsome) remedy struggling United are looking for.
United are 8/1 to add the Frenchman to their attacking line up, although the striker is 1/7 to join the Premier League retirement home, which is Inter Milan.
We witnessed one Bundesliga legend join Manchester United in 2015, when German legend Bastian Schweinsteiger joined the side.
Well, why not another? Thomas Muller finished off his career with Chicago Fire over in the MLS, and is 10/1 to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
Who didn’t love Christian Benteke when he was banging them in for Aston Villa?
The big Belgian’s strike rate has slowed down since joining Crystal Palace back in 2016, but a move to Old Trafford could be the catalyst for a return to form.
It’s not looking too likely at the bookmakers, however, with United currently 25/1 to sign the striker this transfer window.
Oddschecker verdict
Oddschecker spokesperson Callum Wilson: “Manchester United's desperation for a striker is painfully evident, with a weird and wonderful array of names being linked with a move to Old Trafford on a regular basis.
Marcus Rashford's injury has seriously jeopardised United's top four ambitions, so getting an experienced hitman through the door is absolutely essential for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
