Revealed: Man Utd's four-man striker shortlist as Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen frontline during summer transfer window

Manchester United have reportedly drawn up a four-man shortlist as they endeavour to sign a proven striker during the summer transfer window.

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• Red Devils eager to find more firepower
• Hojlund & Zirkzee struggling in that department
• Proven No.9 will not come cheap

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Red Devils have struggled for firepower during the 2024-25 campaign, with that lack of end product contributing significantly to the 13-time Premier League champions languishing 13th in the top-flight table under Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  It is clear that reinforcements in the final third are required, but acquiring a prolific No.9 is never easy. United will need to spend big if they are to bring in competition for Rasmus Hojlund – who ended his 22-game wait for a goal against Leicester – and Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee.

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  According to , there are four names registering on the Old Trafford recruitment radar. Viktor Gyokeres, who Amorim knows well from his time at Sporting, figures prominently on that list. The Swede is, however, being linked with leading sides across Europe.

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  RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko is another to be attracting widespread interest, while Nigeria international Victor Osimhen – who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoil – has seen a Premier League move mooted for some time. Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt is the final name on United’s wish list.