After a successful switch to a front 2 yesterday, it was quite clear that building a team around Cristiano Ronaldo maybe the way forward if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is to secure his job.
The change in Formation saw United become formidable in defence as well as Utilize their already strong counter-attacking beating Spurs 3-0 and keeping an important clean sheet, their 2nd in the PL this season.
The duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani uptop was a success. Still, reports claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and John Murtough agree that another striker is needed as Edinson Cavani’s contract expires in the summer.
Stretford Reds looks at four players United could sign as Ronaldo’s partner in crime next summer.
Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland will be central in potentially the biggest transfer saga of the 2022 summer transfer window.
The prolific 21-year-old will be available for around £64million at the end of the season once a clause in his Borussia Dortmund contract activates.
Haaland is United’s primary striker target, but they will likely be joined in the race by other European heavyweights, including Manchester City, Real Madrid and PSG.
Solskjaer and Haaland’s relationship from their time at Molde could be the key in luring him to Old Trafford to form a terrifying partnership with Ronaldo.
Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski reportedly wants to leave Bayern Munich for a new challenge before his contract expires in 2023.
Now 33, Lewandowski would be an alternative to the long-term option, Haaland, but he’s still scoring goals for fun at the highest level.
If United approach Bayern next summer and offer them a chance to prevent losing the Poland international for free, they could be tempted to sell.
Considering he’s 34 next August, the Bundesliga champions wouldn’t demand a monumental fee, especially if they sign a replacement.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has shot to prominence in recent years and is now firmly one of the Premier League’s top strikers.
The 24-year-old has scored 29 goals over the last two league seasons and netted three in three this campaign before suffering an injury.
He possesses pace, pinpoint finishing and a lethal aerial presence inside the box, which would make him a threat in any top team.
He’s ready for a big move, and if Everton fail to qualify for Europe this season, he might be tempted to push for one.
Dusan Vlahovic
Dusan Vlahovic has emerged as one of Europe’s most exciting young strikers in recent years.
He scored 21 goals in the Serie A last season while spearheading an average Fiorentina side, capturing the interest of big teams across the continent.
The 21-year-old’s towering figure and ability to finish half-chances make him seriously hot property, and someone United should look at if Haaland is off the cards.

