Manchester United are reportedly considering switching for one of Ousmane Dembele, Ismaila Sarr, Luka Jovic or Edinson Cavani in case they can’t close a deal for Jadon Sancho.
With the closing of the transfer window on Monday, it has come to a desperate time for United. Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists they need another attack threat to fight for big wins this season.
Sancho has been the # 1 goal all summer but Dortmund still doesn’t seem ready to negotiate a price below the England international’s £ 108m valuation.
Now, according to Sky Sports United, there is no choice but to consider other last-minute options, with the clock ticking before October 5th.
Barcelona’s Dembele is one they consider heavily. The La Liga giants are known for selling the French forward.
But the 23-year-old’s wage claims could be an issue as Barcelona insist United pay their full £ 215,000 a week salary.
Ismaila Sarr from Watford may be a more realistic option as the player is said to be available for around £ 40m.
Jovic, meanwhile, has been a huge disappointment at Real Madrid since joining from Benfica last summer and he could enjoy the opportunity to revive his career at Old Trafford.
And a final, perhaps slightly shorter-term option is that of Edinson Cavani, who is a free agent after being released by PSG.
Although the Uruguayan would offer a lot of winning experience, he is obsolete at 33 and asking him to play in the Premier League at his age could be seen as a risk.
Whatever happens, there will be a busy couple of days at United as they strive to do a business or two before Monday on a squad that they know is in dire need of reinforcement.
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