‘I hope we can do something’: Paul Scholes urges Manchester United to sign Cody Gakpo or Chelsea target Christopher Nkunku to fill the void left by the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo
- Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United to bring in a new striker
- Scholes feels Cody Gakpo or Christopher Nkunku are best options to consider
- United are short of attacking options following departure of Cristiano Ronaldo
Paul Scholes believes that Manchester United should look to sign Cody Gakpo or Christopher Nkunku to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo’s acrimonious departure could lead to United looking to bring in a replacement either in January or next summer.
United legend Scholes feels that a new centre-forward is a priority as Marcus Rashford is most effective playing out wide.
Paul Scholes believes that Manchester United should sign Cody Gakpo to bolster their attack
Speaking on MUTV’s The Debate, Scholes said: ‘I think there’s a couple of forwards they might look at.
‘The kid at RB Leipzig that’s been linked with Chelsea, Nkunku. Centre forward is obviously the big position that needs filling.
‘We have Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford who can both play there, but I think Marcus prefers being out wide and Antony’s injury record isn’t great.
‘January might be too soon [to replace Ronaldo], they’re probably looking at next summer now, but I do think there are players out there.’
Scholes says United should consider Christopher Nkunku, who is wanted by Chelsea
United legend Scholes feels that strengthening in attack is a priority for his former club
Scholes feels that the impact that Gakpo has made at the World Cup – he has scored three goals so far – makes him an ideal candidate for United.
Scholes said: ‘The lad at PSV – Gakpo – is doing really well for Netherlands at the World Cup and I think Ten Hag has been really interested in him before.
‘There’s players out there for sure. January can be a tough window to do business but I hope we can do something and bring in a new centre forward.’
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