Martial out, who comes in? Man Utd's summer striker options

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 6 Feb 2023 17:30 GMT
• 4 min read

Anthony Martial is set to leave Manchester United in the summer - but who would be a suitable candidate to replace him?

The Frenchman is set to leave Old Trafford as part of a mass exodus, along with the likes of Harry Maguire, and Fred.

Man Utd will need to replace the attacker in the next transfer window ahead of the new campaign.

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Here are some of the options that the Premier League giants should be taking a look at as the Erik ten Hag revelation really clicks into gear.

Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen is enjoying the best campaign in his career so far. He netted twice on Sunday in Napoli’s 3-0 Serie A win at Spezia and he’s now on 16 goals in 17 league appearances. His star is rising - and consequently, he’s garnered the attention of many top sides across Europe.

Gazzetta dello Sport report that Napoli are expecting bids of €120m (£107m) from the likes of Man Utd and Chelsea in the upcoming transfer window.

But there may be interest as well from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, who are also thought to be suitors of the Nigerian.

Oshimen would be a dream for Erik ten Hag, given that he is able to get goals and also manages to press high up the pitch. He has that spark and character that Ten Hag often talks about - but would come at a huge price that would break Man Utd’s club record.

Harry Kane

Speaking of breaking records, Harry Kane has been linked to Man United for the forthcoming window.

The striker, who recently toppled Jimmy Greaves as Tottenham’s all-time goal tally with 267 to his name from 416 games, would be a welcome addition given that Man Utd know that he can cut it at this level - plus the player has the ambition to beat Alan Shearer’s Premier League all-time record.

Kane is out of contract in June 2024 and there is no indication yet that he will pen a fresh deal in north London. A lot could depend on how this season goes for Spurs - and if Champions League football would be on the cards for next season.

Benjamin Sesko

Benjamin Sesko remains one of the candidates on the list for Man Utd. The striker was linked to the Premier League last summer when he was playing for RB Salzburg, but he has ultimately left for RB Leipzig, in a deal worth £20 million.

But despite the recent move, it is believed that the German side would be open to sell for the striker after they bring him in - but it’s likely a deal to be done for 2024.

Sekso represents a trickier, yet cheaper, alternative.

Goncalo Ramos

Goncalo Ramos is another who was linked with a move away last summer and even this January.

A solid forward, the Portuguese attacker has scored 18 goals in 28 games in all competitions this season.

He remains on Man Utd’s radar - but given the £115m Chelsea will be paying Benfica over the course of the year, along with the £65m they got from Liverpool for Darwnin Nunez, there is no reason for them to sell at a cut-rate.