Manchester United is considering the prospect of acquiring Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting in the upcoming January transfer window to tackle their scoring issues this season. The team has struggled with goal-scoring, registering only 22 goals thus far, prompting an active search for additional attacking prowess. The focus particularly lies on their center-forwards Rasmus Hojlund and Anthony Martial, who together have managed only two league goals.
According to reports from The Athletic, United is eyeing four potential candidates from the Bundesliga to strengthen their attacking lineup. Notable names on their radar include Thomas Muller from Bayern Munich and the promising talent Serhou Guirassy from Stuttgart. Timo Werner, currently at RB Leipzig, is also under consideration for a return to Old Trafford, just a year and a half after his spell at Chelsea.
Surprisingly, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has emerged as an unexpected target for United. Despite his underwhelming stint at Stoke City in 2018, where he scored only five goals in 32 games during their relegation season to the Championship, the 34-year-old striker gained attention after contributing to PSG’s journey to the Champions League final, where he attained a cult hero status. His recent tenure at Bayern Munich saw improved performances, reaching a career-best of 17 goals in the previous season. However, this season, he has played a secondary role to Harry Kane.
The likelihood of Choupo-Moting’s willingness to join Old Trafford and the seriousness of United’s interest in him remain uncertain. This potential signing reflects the club’s strategic approach to addressing their striking deficiencies by considering both experienced and emerging talents.
On another front, Erik ten Hag’s team seems close to resolving the situation with outcast Jadon Sancho. Borussia Dortmund, his former club, appears set to take the English winger back on loan, indicating a potential resolution for Sancho’s playing situation and an opportunity for him to regain form and confidence.
As the January transfer window nears, the developments in Manchester United’s pursuit of attacking reinforcements, including the potential acquisition of Choupo-Moting, will be closely observed. These signings could significantly impact the team’s performance in the latter part of the season, influencing their quest for success in domestic and European competitions.
