The replacement of Cristiano Ronaldo in Manchester United? Erik ten Hag found his new striker

Now that the season is over for Manchester United and that Erik ten Hag has officially become the new coach of the Red Devils, he’s already looking for new reinforcements now that several players have become free agents.

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One of the positions that they need to strengthen with urgency is in the attack, as for now, Cristiano Ronaldo remains in the roster as the only forward, as Edinson Cavani left as a free agent after playing for two years with the Red Devils.

Ten Hag knows that Cristiano can’t score all the goals for Manchester United, like he did last season, as he was the only player with double digits, which is why he wants to acquire SL Benfica Uruguayan striker Darwin Nuñez.

Nuñez, close on joining Manchester United

Although the 22-year-old striker had said in past weeks that he wants to play Champions League next season, closing the door to The Red Devils, who only managed to earn a ticket to UEFA Europa League, reports from Sports Illustrated suggest that Premier League will be his next destination.

For now, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and even Liverpool have been linked to the Uruguayan international, but the strongest bidder is Manchester United, who believe that with a good long-term project, as well as the Portuguese contingent in the team and the pull that The Red Devils have will be enough to convince him to join them as an essential piece of the new era.

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