ERIK TEN HAG has hinted that Wout Weghorst could stay at Man United beyond his loan move.
The Dutch striker joined the club on loan from Burnley in January following the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Erik ten Hag has hinted that Wout Weghorst could stay at Man UnitedRex
Weghorst, 30, has struggled to be a regular threat in front of goal for the club, scoring only twice in 16 appearances in all competitions.
However, Ten Hag has insisted that he is happy with the player and the impact he has made on the team with other areas of his performances.
Weghorst has often been used in a deeper role, which caused fans to compare him to former club star Marouane Fellaini.
The striker’s contract at Old Trafford expires at the end of the season and he would be expected to return to Burnley.
However, Ten Hag has suggested that he would want to keep him beyond this season.
When asked if Weghorst was potentially part of his long-term plans, the Red Devils boss said: “Of course.
“I think he is doing a lot of elements of football really well.
“Wout is doing a really good job for us.”
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The Red Devils have been linked with some of Europe’s top strikers as they seek a replacement for Ronaldo.
Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen are believed to be the club’s top targets.