Manchester United spent a lot of money on a new striker last summer, but the future of Joshua Zirkzee already looks unclear.
Manchester United has become a graveyard for top talent over the past decade.
The likes of Raphael Varane, Paul Pogba, Angel Di Maria, Romelu Lukaku and Radamel Falcao have enjoyed huge success elsewhere but have fallen short of expectations at United.
Even top young players such as Antony, Rasmus Hojlund and Jadon Sancho have found United a difficult home to fulfill their potential.
Joshua Zirkzee may be the latest name to join the list that we’ve had trouble with so far Old Trafford.
United signed Zirkzee from Bologna last summer, but his lack of goals was a concern and even fans cheered Zirkzee when he was substituted against Newcastle United on Monday.
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Manchester United are scouting a red-hot striker
Juventus remains interested in Zirkzee and it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see him leave in 2025 after struggling so far.
Unsurprisingly, United are looking at other attackers, possibly with the idea of replacing Zirkzee in the near future.
The Daily Mail report that United scouts watched Porto in action against Boavista on Saturday, with striker Samu Aghehowa believed to be the target.
Samu only joined Porto from Atletico Madrid this summer, but he has made a big impression this season.
Aghehowa has now scored 18 goals in 21 games for Porto this season, scoring twice in a 4-0 thrashing of Boavista.
United may not be in a position to move to Aghehowa in January given the club’s financial constraints, but he is certainly a name to keep an eye on this summer.
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Position 1 – 4: Champions League
Position 5: UEFA Europa League
Position 18 – 20: Relegation
Who is United target Samu Aghehowa?
Aghehowa was born in Melilla to Nigerian parents and started out in the ranks of Granada, scoring 18 times in 36 games for their B team.
The 20-year-old joined Atlético in 2023 but was loaned out straight to Alaves and scored eight goals in La Liga last season.
Aghehowa – who was dubbed ‘Samu Omorodion’ last season – has now earned a first Spain cap after catching fire for Porto.
At 1.80 meters tall, Aghehowa has already shown United what he is all about, with two goals against United in the Europa League this season.
Barcelona’s Deco has even compared the ‘very annoying’ Aghehowa to Viktor Gyokeres, the man who couldn’t stop scoring under Ruben Amorim at Sporting.
“They both look alike. Samu is physically strong and can easily reach the target. Last season he scored a goal against Barcelona and had two or three chances. He is a player who is very annoying, who is very strong and who can have a big impact in the Portuguese league,” said Deco. Oh Jogo.
That could excite United fans given the admiration for Gyokeres and Amorim could be keeping an eye on the Portuguese market.
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