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Manchester United rule out signing AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud as he remains in desperate search of a No. 9… while the 36-year-old French striker remains linked to MLS and has offers on the table
- Manchester United, due to financial constraints, is likely to be limited to loans.
- Erik ten Hag has publicly stated his desire to bring a number 9 to Old Trafford
- Man United fall short in that department after Ronaldo’s explosive departure
- Olivier Giroud is not an option, but the 36-year-old could be on his way to MLS
Manchester United have ruled out a move for AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud as they continue their search for a No 9 in January.
United boss Erik ten Hag has made it clear the club are looking to bring in a number 9 following the explosive departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, given the uncertainty surrounding the club’s sale, United are restricted to the loan market.
Manchester United ruled out signing AC Milan and France striker Olivier Giroud
United boss Erik ten Hag has made it clear that the club are looking to bring in a number 9 in January.
One man who will not be going to Old Trafford is former Arsenal striker Giroud, 36, who remains linked with a move to MLS.
The France striker has offers on the table and is reportedly open to the possibility of moving to the United States.
He continues to find the net in Serie A, but has no contract in the summer. The forward turned down the latest offer from the Italian club with unnamed MLS teams hanging around, according to ESPN’s Taylor Twellman.
The France striker has offers from MLS on the table and would be open to the possibility of moving to the United States
The French striker scored four goals at the World Cup in Qatar, making him the country’s all-time top scorer, surpassing Thierry Henry’s record, after scoring his 53rd goal.
Sportsmail reported on Saturday that Man United are monitoring developments with Borussia Monchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram.
The 25-year-old France international is without a contract in the summer and is now free to speak to foreign clubs.
They have been evaluating a number of options with the likes of Barcelona’s Memphis Depay available, while Ronaldo’s signing for Al Nassr may see the Saudi club loan out Cameroonian striker Vincent Aboubakar.