Manchester United is actively in the market to bolster their underperforming forward line, eyeing four Bundesliga strikers, including Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, formerly of Stoke City. Despite a stint with Stoke in 2018 where he scored against United in a 2-2 draw amid Stoke’s relegation, Choupo-Moting struggled, netting only five times.
His subsequent success with PSG and Bayern Munich has caught the attention of United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, who is determined to address the team’s scoring issues. Rasmus Hojlund, United’s summer signing, has struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only once in the league. With a mere 22 goals, United ranks among the lowest-scoring teams, prompting them to actively explore the transfer market.
Choupo-Moting, with his contract expiring at the season’s end and limited playing time, emerges as a potential cost-effective option. Standing tall at 6 feet 2 inches, the Cameroonian striker boasts a season-best goal tally of 17 in Germany.
United’s shortlist of Bundesliga-based strikers also includes Bayern Munich icon Thomas Muller, Serhou Guirassy from Stuttgart, and Timo Werner of RB Leipzig, formerly with Chelsea. Choupo-Moting’s distinctive qualities in the final third make him an intriguing prospect for United.
Despite investing in Hojlund, ten Hag faces challenges as the Danish forward struggles to find form in the league. United’s goal-scoring issues extend beyond Hojlund, with Marcus Rashford experiencing a significant decline, managing only three goals after an impressive season. Surprisingly, midfielder Scott McTominay leads the team in goals with five, underscoring the overall struggle of United’s forwards.
Given Choupo-Moting’s contract situation, United may pursue a deal to reinforce their attacking options. The decision to target Bundesliga strikers underscores the club’s commitment to addressing scoring deficiencies and finding a suitable solution to enhance the team’s performance in the final third.
