4. Van Gaal is desperate for a striker
The goalkeeper issue isn’t the only thing that needs resolving during the rest of this transfer window.
United boss Louis van Gaal is desperate for a high quality striker, after the club sold Robin van Persie to Fenerbahce and Javier Hernandez looks to be on his way to Bayer Leverkusen.
This would leave only Wayne Rooney and James Wilson as recognised centre-forwards, which isn’t enough strength in depth compared to what United have had over the last 20 years or so.
Despite scoring a hat-trick in the Champions League qualifier at home to Club Brugge, the Red Devils’ captain Rooney has failed to score in four Premier League games.
The club look set to sign a striker in the shape of 19-year old Frenchman Anthony Martial of AS Monaco.
However, it remains to be seen if he is the answer to their problems. United are willing to pay £36 million for the youngster, but refused to pay £22 million for the experienced and trophy-laden Pedro who moved to Chelsea from Barcelona.
