Manchester United have struggled to score goals this season. In the 17 rounds of the Premier League, Manchester United have scored only 18 goals. Number one centre-forward Hojlen, 0 goals in 15 games in domestic competitions (Premier League and League Cup). The Sun exclusively broke the news on December 23 that Manchester United manager Ten Hag has set his sights on En-Nesyri and is expected to bring in a Moroccan striker for £16 million.
Hojlen, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Garnacho, Antony – United's attacking group were unable to contribute more goals. Manchester United have 18 goals in 17 Premier League games and 15th in attacking firepower, even worse than Bournemouth, Wolves, Everton and Brentford. Bringing in a striker in the winter window is something United need to consider.
According to The Sun, Manchester United's plan A is to bring in Gilassie, with the Stuttgart striker contributing 19 goals and two assists in 16 games this season. However, with Gilassi getting closer to Tottenham, United have little hope. As a result, United are targeting Sevilla striker En-Nesyri.
The 26-year-old En-Nesyri, who is 1.92m tall, can play as a center forward as well as as a winger. In the 2023-24 season, En-Nesyri made a total of 24 appearances in La Liga (5 goals), Champions League (2 goals), UEFA Super Cup (1 goal), and Copa del Rey (1 goal), scoring 9 goals.
The Sun points out that Sevilla's exit in the Champions League is a big blow to the club's finances. Sevilla are willing to sell star players in exchange for a transfer fee. En-Nesyri's contract expires in June 2025 and he can buy the Moroccan striker for £16 million (18.5 million euros).
According to the British outlet, Ten Hag has sent scouts to watch Sevilla's game and visit En-Nesyri in the past few weeks. Sevilla will play Atletico Madrid away in the fourth round of La Liga on Saturday, and Manchester United will continue to send scouts to investigate En-Nesyri.
Sevilla this season has been sluggish on all fronts. In La Liga, Sevilla FC has only 16 points from 17 games and is in 15th place. In the group stage of the Champions League, Sevilla finished at the bottom. In his four years at Sevilla, En-Nesyri scored 62 goals in 179 appearances and won the Europa League twice.