Everton forward Richarlison is reportedly on a list of five attacking targets in Manchester United's sights as the January transfer window looms.
United struggled for goals earlier in the season and have made a new striker a priority in January - although Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood have shown much promise recently as results have improved.
Nevertheless, United are widely expected to pursue a deal for Red Bull Salzburg hotshot Erling Haaland , while Richarlison and Lyon striker Moussa Demebele are also on the shortlist.
Richarlison can play across the front line, and is on United's shortlist of five as they look for attacking reinforcements, according to the Standard .
United's interest in the 22-year-old Brazilian was alluded to by Marco Silva before he was sacked as Everton boss early this month.
“I believe it is not just Manchester United [looking at him]”, said Silva. “I believe it is some more. As a club we have to keep our best players.”
Richarlison has scored six Premier League goals for Everton so far this season and is contracted to the club until 2024 - meaning United would have to splash out to take him to Old Trafford.
Another player United are targeting is Leicester 's James Maddison, although they may have to wait until the summer to sign the attacking midfielder as Leicester will be unwilling to sell him while they aim to seal a top-four spot.
United aren't keen on selling Pogba, but could be tempted to part ways with their starman, if they can get Madrid's Vinicius Jr in return.
SMHellas
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Richarlison is not the answer, good player but not quite top bracket. Haaland if we can get him is a star in the making and is the only attacking player I would look to add. Where we need quality is in midfield players who play between the lines and attack spaces by taking risks. McTominay and Fred have been great but too often will play the safe ball rather than attack pockets of space ahead of them, Pogba has been missed but he can't be our only creative midfield player
12UnitedGuyReborn
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Richarlison is really good and I truly like the guy but honestly I saw NO to this deal Rashford's return is better and Martial can certainly play better than Rich on his day, Greenwood and D.James are sensation to watch so no space for Rich Maybe the Halaand deal should be overlooked too and let's get a less expensive less gold digging striker instead
Ak47United
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United should buy defenders and allow the strikers to shine. Maguire needs schooling or replacement. Lindelof should be removed from defence line... Bailey should recover quickly