Manchester United must look to part ways with misfiring striker duo Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, following poor campaigns for both this term.
The Red Devils are currently languishing in 14th in the Premier League table with 33 points, and they are on course for their worst season yet in the competition. Having been knocked out of both the EFL Cup and the FA Cup, any optimism for success this season is fading and so the focus has shifted to preparing the squad for next season.
A lack of goals has been among Ruben Amorim's pressing issues this term, and United would be wise to replace Hojlund and Zirkzee who have evidently struggled in this regard.
United Must Sell Lackluster Striker Duo Hojlund and Zirkzee
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With just five league goals between the pair, Hojlund and Zirkzee's lack of goals have hindered Manchester United's performances far too often this term.
The former was signed for a total package worth in the region of £72 million, and he was thought to be a priority target for former boss Erik ten Hag. In a promising first season, Hojlund netted 16 times in all competitions, but that number has dropped by more than half this season and fans have grown frustrated with his performances.
Meanwhile, Zirkzee arrived at the club last summer for a fee of around £36.5 million, but has struggled to justify a long-term place in the starting eleven. He has hit the back of the net just three times in 27 league outings, including 11 starts.
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Both rank among the worst players in the Premier League this season according to their average FotMob rating, and Manchester United must look to cut their losses on this "huge financial drain" that has cost more than £100 million.
The Red Devils have been linked with a plethora of forwards they could pursue as a replacement for the £195,000-per-week duo. Most notably, Sporting ace Viktor Gyokeres is a top target, and Manchester United are set to compete in the race for his signature this summer, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano on GIVEMESPORT.
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