Manchester United are reportedly considering a shock move for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy as Erik ten Hag continues his search for attacking reinforcements.
United sit bottom of the Premier League with a goal difference of minus five after two defeats from their opening two fixtures, including Saturday's 4-0 drubbing at Brentford.
Ten Hag's men have scored just one league goal - and that was an own goal - pointing to a lack of firepower in the Dutchman's squad and now, 35-year-old Vardy has emerged as a target according to The Athletic.
United have turned their attention to Vardy following fan backlash after the club entered talks to sign Bologna's Marko Arnautovic last week.
The move angered sections of the club's fanbase leading to bosses opting against a swoop for the Austrian.
Vardy is into his 10th season at the King Power Stadium and it remains to be seen whether a move to Old Trafford would be of interest to the striker at this stage of his Career.
The former England international has resisted the overtures of a so-called top six club before when Arsenal approached Leicester for the striker in the wake of the Foxes' miraculous title win in 2016.
After pondering the move, Vardy opted to remain at Leicester where he went on to represent the club in the Champions League and Europa League whilst adding to his trophy haul by lifting the FA Cup and Community Shield in 2021.
But Vardy is not the only option for Ten Hag with United keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.
Morata, 29, Knows all about the Premier League after a three-year stint at Chelsea between 2017 and 2020.
Espanyol striker Raul de Tomas is also on United's radar after an impressive two-year spell at the La Liga club.
De Tomas has netted 45 times in 89 appearances for Espanyol making a host of Europe's top clubs sit up and take notice of the 27-year-old.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag appears no closer to resolving the future of wantaway forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portuguese star wants to leave Old Trafford before the transfer window closes so that he can play for a club in the Champions League.
But there are currently no takers for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner and should he not secure a move away then he will have no choice but to remain at Old Trafford.
With the future of Marcus Rashford also unclear, attacking reinforcements are paramount if United are to pull themselves out of their current malaise.
Mbappeisgoat
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Lol
nehbdemnry
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am close for stopping to watch soccer ,because man utd is killing me
hibbcdimns
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Man U want him as a captain to replace Magiure.
debbcimrz
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buy young striker before it is too late
lumcklmnyz
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this is bulshit better to give Garnacho a chance than this big. nose Vardy guy
ArsenalFan1980
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I thought old players went to MLS. It seems now they go to MU
PaulusSihova
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MANCHESTER UNITED SEEMS NOT TO KNOW WHO TO SIGN IN THIS TRANSFER WINDOW. THEY ARE BEGINNING TO PANIC NOW AS THE LESS THAN 3 WEEKS LEFT FOR THE WINDOW TO CLOSE. WHY THE FUCC WILL THEY WANT AN AGING STRIKER WHO WILL ONLY PLAY FOR ONE SEASON INSTEAD OF INVESTING IN THE FUTURE. WHO EVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RECRUITMENT SHOULD BE FIRED ASAP.
Veejoe47
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Am glad Man Utd take over Arsenal matter from AF admin πππ, New slogan for Man Utd news is everywhere you go ,π€
ClemJay
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This United board is the worst
Tobilacazette
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stop laughing at manu and it's a big club not like your club like your they always finish on to of your teamππ
You mean United is a big club??? You are getting fu*coed everywhere you go buddy π€£π€£
Ebubechukwu1996
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[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Arsenal silenced him
Sihaimnp
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Man United try to avoid relegation at all means π
stop laughing at manu and it's a big club not like your club like your they always finish on to of your teamππ
Saugat Panta
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Icardi is best if his agent don't interfere
Fabaceikot
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Confused man United board that why I regret been a man United fun
21741774(deleted)
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man u is all over AF headline
soldierzway
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Why aren't they looking at Ihenaucho from Leicester. He's better than all their fowards except CR7
Chocobo
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should send lukaku budget to this guy. he is very suitable for united since 2015.
mancsupporter
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MAN-UNITED'S PROBLEM STARTED WHEN THEY GAVE THE CAPTAINCY TO MAGUIRE INSTEAD OF POGBA, COS POGBA IS NOT WHITE. THE NEMESIS OF RACISM IS WHAT'S PUNISHING MAN-UNITED.
Pogba should be captain just because he is black? Kimpembe is then better captain than ramos? Matip > vvd? Nonesense comment from you lad
cawaceiost
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Man utd is now desperate to snap up anyone , I am so worry they will contact my 80 years old father to play for them. LOL.
Weobciloyz
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man United showing why they call them old Trafford
zoncdistz
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is mu now an old people,s home
Pemabkosy
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better buy Antony and give them rashford as bonus
jekaeikors
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MAN-UNITED'S PROBLEM STARTED WHEN THEY GAVE THE CAPTAINCY TO MAGUIRE INSTEAD OF POGBA, COS POGBA IS NOT WHITE. THE NEMESIS OF RACISM IS WHAT'S PUNISHING MAN-UNITED.
jekaeikors
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YET THEY LET ODION IGHALO TO LEAVE COS HE'S NOT WHITE!
GunneR404
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just take a look at the kinds of players we are being linked wit...then tell me how we are ever going to improve even in 15 years time
Kowakopsy
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lol I doubt he would wanna go tbh.
yucacilu
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Good move
MastaBlastah
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The one thing he could definitely bring his attitude, donβt be wrong it will be crazy to bring it in but I have to say heβs winning attitude is a lot better than anybody in the Manchester United dressing room at the moment. And that will free up Ronaldo to get his move to Chelsea which I also think would be a brilliant fit.
limengoeng
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A wizened old woman ( Hag ) favou[Sadtolook]r a old man.
Mimcimnrst
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Am very angry For This Stupid Club
Beautifulboy
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Better to keep Ronaldo rather than bringing in Vardy. Is Man United high or something?[Crylaugh]
the_Profe55or
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IT'S A PITY! πππ
BinojMA
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πππ€£π€£π€£Next season in championship. Till got plenty of time for RADAR.
Jiddilpru
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Man U Are going in to every player,I expect them to go in for me too
Atleti_Simeone_Lover
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Done deal. Morata Cristiano deal agreed.
bupdkmosyz
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Please Manchester United Management go and get some fresh players into the squad......so the competition will be among the players.....icardi is available and he is a great player.....
jauceklnst
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Total shambles & panicked club..! panick buys will not help at all
Tobilacazette
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Man United try to avoid relegation at all means π
N0_N0NsENSE
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Funny targets from the Funchester United [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Sab7
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Man U might as well get relegated like Everton
Yodailmnps
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RUBBISH, we hav been hearing about mu interest on so many player's since the window transfer opened, ths club is totally confuse and all the people who are involve in the transfer section deserve to be sacked because it seems they don't know what they're doing there, big shame on them all.
Sab7
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ManU under glazers becoming the Grand dad FC
Sab7
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Get proper star players to develop
gm11
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I'd start Jamie vardy over Ronaldo tbf. Atleast he runs to the final whistle.
dowacklopy
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So so desperate. Building a New team, just like a new manager TAKES TIME.
RaghibMustafa
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Hope he is right...
Madcap_237
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United is funny yeah You'll leave other youngsters around the globe and go for 35 soon to be 36 yr old Vardy[Crylaugh] Vardy is extremely good but him leaving Leicester at this stage of his life would be the final straw to his career. I just don't see him replicating all tht versatility outside of Leicester
huaaeipz
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man utd Don't know their problem ππ
Santoshjji
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he is the best opion if he want to move to United
jekcemtuy
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yes please sign him