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It’s common knowledge that United a desperately scouring the transfer market for a striker this summer.
With a number of strike option being linked to Old Trafford, the Red Devils are yet to make a signing to take the pressure off of Rasmus Hojlund as the clubs only striker.
The 21-year-old has been vital for United this season, with 16 goals across 43 games in all competitions, even being a top goal scorer in the Champions League group stage.
In recent weeks, the Red Devils have been linked with a number of different strikers, including LOSC Lille’s Jonathan David and Barcelona’s Vitor Roque.
David has had an incredible season in Ligue 1, with the Canadian being Lille’s first choice striker, however the club have announced that they would be open to offers for their star man. With only a year left on his contract and no knowledge of talks around an extension, it’s expected that the French club are looking to sell the striker rather than see him go for free at the end of his contract.
Roque has actually been the subject of a initial offer from United, with the Red Devils submitting a £29.6 million offer for the 19-year-old. Unfortunately for United this was deemed unacceptable, with the Spanish club holding out for a bid of at least £50.6 million to match what they paid for the player to bring him from Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense.
Now, reports from Antena 2 suggest that United are looking to capitalise on difficulties in negotiations between Chelsea and Aston Villa to swoop for the Villains’ exciting young striker.
Colombian striker Jhon Duran has had an promising first season at Villa after moving from MLS side Chicago Fire FC for £14.75 million, grabbing eight goals in 37 games, including a brace against Liverpool.
Despite the 20-year-old being happy at Villa, he’s no opposed to a move elsewhere, being enticed at the thought of negotiations with Chelsea.
However, talks between Chelsea and Villa have now stalled, which saw a deal of £42 million on the table, leaving the door open for United to swoop in and start conversations for the Colombian international.
