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Manchester United consider World Cup goalscorer as Ronaldo replacement – FOOTBALL

Finding a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo (37) stops …

Most recently, Manchester United has been associated with Atletico stars Alvaro Morata (30) and João Félix (23). However, the club demands high transfer fees from coach Diego Simeone.

That’s why the “Red Devils” are looking for other top stars. Now another World Cup goalscorer is said to have come into focus!

As the British newspaper The Times reports, Manchester United are considering Olivier Giroud (36) to oblige. The reasons for this are the departure of Ronaldo and Anthony Martial’s fitness problems.

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Olivier Giroud (left) celebrating after his goal in the World Cup round of 16 against Poland

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However, Milan Giroud is expected to offer a new contract. The Frenchman’s current working paper expires at the end of the season. Among other things, the well-known transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported last week that the former Arsenal and Chelsea star had already verbally agreed on a new contract with his current club.

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Trembling victory at fourth division
Real gurkt in the cup round of 16

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At the 2022 World Cup, Giroud showed that he is still a real goalscorer despite his old age as a footballer. In six games he scored four goals that paved the way for France to reach the World Cup final. In this game, however, the originally seeded attacker was substituted early on and “Les Bleus” ultimately lost 5:7 to Argentina after a penalty shoot-out.

United coach Erik ten Hag (52) spoke about the striker search: “We have a good team. But I think with the many games coming up we need a striker. But it has to be someone who helps us, otherwise you just burn money and don’t strengthen the team.”

Portuguese star Félix, unhappy at Atletico, is also being courted by United, according to various media reports. However, transfer expert David Ornstein from the respected portal “The Athletic” reports that the Spanish top club is demanding a package of 21 million euros for a six-month loan of the national player.

Too much for United. So maybe Giroud will now become an alternative…

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