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Ivan Toney Among Shortlist As AI Picks Five Strikers Manchester United Could Sign
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Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund have picked up injuries during pre-season, so SportsCasting has asked AI for five strikers that Manchester United could sign this summer.
- Ivan Toney is the AI software’s number one target for Manchester United
- Inter talisman, Lautaro Martinez, has been deemed a possibility
- AI has selected Dusan Vlahovic after being previously linked with the Red Devils
- Viktor Gyokeres an Benjamin Sesko have been shortlisted despite interest from other Premier League sides
Top 5 Striker Transfer Targets For Manchester United (According To AI)
1. Ivan Toney: £60-70 million
The Brentford striker has been rumored with a move away from the club this summer, after returning from his suspension last season.
Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United have all shown interest in the England international in recent years – with the Gunners coming close last summer.
Our AI software has selected the 28-year-old as the number one target for Erik ten Hag’s side – valuing the player at around £60 to £70 million.
2. Lautaro Martinez: £80-90 million
Next on the AI’s list is Inter striker, Lautaro Martinez, who ended the season as the Serie A golden boot winner with 24 goals.
The Argentine has established himself as one the world’s best strikers, attracting interest from the Premier League and La Liga.
A move to Manchester United would cost £80-90 million according to our AI software and the 26-year-old would be a top option following Rasmus Hojlund’s injury.
3. Dusan Vlahovic: £70-80 million
Juventus star, Dusan Vlahovic, has been linked with a move to Manchester United for the last few transfer windows but a deal has never materialized.
During the 23/24 campaign, the Serbian striker scored 16 goals in the league and is set to lead the line for Juventus once again this year.
The AI has ranked Vlahovic at third, as his chances of joining Manchester United are low as the club may be looking for a more experienced option following the recent signings of Joshua Zirkzee (23) and Rasmus Hojlund (21).
4. Viktor Gyokeres: £30-40 million
The 2023/24 season was one to remember for Viktor Gyokeres, as the Swedish International contributed to 58 goals in 50 appearances (all competitions).
This level of performance has attracted interest from a host of elite clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool.
However, the AI has opted to place the 26-year-old in Manchester United’s shortlist, as the Red Devils look for a resolution to their current injury issues.
5. Benjamin Sesko: £50-60 million
Finally, the AI has chosen Benjamin Sesko as a possible striking option for Erik ten Hag’s side, with the youngster continuing to rise in Europe.
The Slovenian international contributed to 20 goals in his debut season with RB Leipzig and has been linked with a huge move this summer.
Our AI software believes Manchester United should look into a possible deal with RB Leipzig, as Sesko has a release clause of £56m.
