Erik ten Hag is still looking to add a striker, thus it’s been rumoured that Manchester United is interested in buying Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez in the January transfer window. The Serie A team won’t be in a hurry to let go of the Argentine, so the Red Devils could need to get creative with their offer.
Ten Hag had a lot of discretionary money from United during the summer to reorganise his locker room. However, the former Ajax manager will undoubtedly be looking for reinforcements once more as long as Cristiano Ronaldo continues to beg to be moved.
The higher ups at United hinted earlier in the season that the club had spent more than they had intended over the summer, which fueled rumours that Ten Hag would need to shed players before he could bring in new faces.
According to La Gazzetta Dello Sport, United recently spoke with Martinez’s agency in an effort to sign him in January. Martinez is a standout player for Inter Milan.
However, if the manager of the Red Devils believes Martinez would be the ideal No. 9, he can suggest a trade to sign the player. Express Sport examines three players United may propose to Inter in exchange for the adaptable striker.
Cristiano Ronaldo
When negotiating with Inter, United may be tempted to employ the 37-year-old if they decide to look for a Ronaldo successor. The Portugal international once thrived for Juventus in Serie A, and a return to the league may help him rediscover his form and show that his career is still young.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has not lived up to the expectations that his £50 million price tag created since coming to the club from Crystal Palace. The right-back is still unnecessary at the Theatre of Dreams and was only kept on throughout the summer since it was thought the team lacked the time to find a suitable replacement.
Since Diogo Dalot appears to be unreplaceable at United, Ten Hag could believe that utilising Wan-Bissaka as a makeweight in negotiations could be more successful than trying to sell him. Inter may need to buy a right-back since they anticipate a lot of interest in Denzel Dumfries this summer, notably from Chelsea. This kind of agreement could satisfy all parties.