MANCHESTER UNITED are actively pursuing a new striker in January following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
And there are several high-profile targets who could join Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford during the winter, according to bookmakers Betfair.
Cody Gakpo is Manchester United’s most likely January addition, according to BetfairGETTY
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Ronaldo, 37, left United shortly after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.
His departure was “mutually agreed” but leaves the club short on genuine striking options with 24 matches of the campaign remaining.
Reports suggest Ten Hag will look to remedy that situation in January, and Betfair think there’s one stand-out option in Cody Gakpo.
Gakpo, 23, has shone for the Netherlands at the World Cup.
He’s scored three of Holland’s eight goals, adding to the 13 he’s already registered for PSV Eindhoven in the 2022-23 season.
SunSport understand United chiefs are ready to make an approach, and could be prepared to meet PSV’s £50million valuation.
Gakpo, though, has insisted his full focus is on helping the Netherlands to World Cup success.
Man Utd transfer odds – forward
Betfair odds
Cody Gakpo – 7/4
Matheus Cunha – 12/1
Ivan Toney – 14/1
Mohamed Kudus – 16/1
Kylian Mbappe – 50/1
He said: “I’m not thinking about that now. I’m just really focused on the tournament, trying to keep performing well and helping the team and hopefully when we become world champion then I can think about that.”
Behind the 7/4 favourite Gakpo is Atletico Madrid’s Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha at 12/1.
However, Cadena Ser claim Wolves are close to winning that battle with Cunha possibly being the first signing of the Julen Lopetegui era.
Brentford’s Ivan Toney is next at 14/1 ahead of 16/1 shot Mohamed Kudus, who’s also earned plaudits for his performances in Qatar.
The final name in the frame is Paris Saint-Germain and France superstar Kylian Mbappe (50/1), who is reportedly eyeing a Parc des Princes departure.
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