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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim (Picture: Getty)
Manchester United have been urged to consider a move for one of Arsenal’s transfer targets to provide Ruben Amorim with more attacking firepower.
After a deflating end to the campaign, which saw them finish 15th in the Premier League and miss out on European silverware, United are plotting their latest summer rebuild.
The Red Devils have identified the forward line as a key area for improvement and have already signed Matheus Cunha to begin to address those concerns.
A deal for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo could also follow, although both clubs are still yet to agree on a fee after United’s initial offer was rejected.
Should a deal for the Cameroonian international fail to materialise, however, United may be forced to consider alternative options.
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And former Red Devils defender Gary Pallister believes that Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma could be the man to make an instant impact at Old Trafford.
‘I don’t think you can ever have enough attacking options and we have seen what Kaoru Mitoma can do in the Premier League,’ Pallister told Compare.bet.
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United need to restock their attacking options with several players, including Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, expected to leave (Picture: Getty)
‘Marcus Rashford might be leaving the club and Amad Diallo was the only forward hitting his top level before he got injured, the club needs back up in those areas.
‘If Mitoma is available then I’d like to see him at Old Trafford, he can make an impact.’
Bayern and Arsenal interested in Mitoma
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Kaoru Mitoma has attracted interest from several top European clubs (Picture: Getty)
The Japanese international notched up 10 goals and four assists in the league last season and has attracted interest from several top European clubs so far this window.
Bayern Munich have taken an interest in the 28-year-old, while Sky Germany also reported that Arsenal have shortlisted the Brighton star as a potential target this summer.
A fee of around €50 million (£42m) is said to potentially be enough to secure Mitoma’s services.
Mitoma is one of several names on Arsenal’s shortlist as Mikel Arteta’s side look for wide attacking reinforcements in the summer window.
Real Madrid’s Rodrygo is said to be the club’s dream target but Xabi Alonso has played down speculation linking the Brazilian with an exit.
Nico Williams has also been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates in recent windows, but the Spaniard is now reportedly in talks to extend his stay at Athletic Club with a new and improved contract.
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