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.
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 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.'
It is clear that United require more goals - they have only scored 20 times in the Premier League this season compared to Arsenal's 33 and Manchester City's 40.
As Scholes alludes to, Nkunku, who currently plays for RB Leipzig has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea, with Le10Sport reporting that 'everything is complete' with regards to a switch that could take place next summer.
Gakpo, therefore, could be the best option for United to consider. The 23-year-old has scored nine goals in the Eredivisie this season and also has three in the Europa League. He often plays as a winger for PSV but is also capable of operating up front.
Ronaldo, meanwhile, is considering an offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr that could see him earn £344million across the next two and a half years.
The Portugal star left United after heavily criticising the club during an interview with Piers Morgan.
Vuscdrsz
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Now you need Ronaldo replacement? I thought you guys saying he’s not better these days and guys winning without him so why his replacement now 😂😂😂
josephelygeus
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both
Etilomi0147
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Which Nkuku? This guy is mentally sick😂
Dumadelprs
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Gakpo is better
piebcloruz
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we want kudus
Mopabciprt
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Mopabciprt
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mowabemnou
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Manchester United need Mario beloteli😝
fescdeimpy
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It's time to know whether the glazers have sense or not, Gakpo should be the man for the job.
bolaji99
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Which Nkunku is Paul Scholes talking about that Manchester United should buy? Is it the one that’s at Lepzeig ?? Or another Nkunku if there is any??? If yes, someone please tell Scholes that Nkunku has already been bought and seal by Chelsea ok. With his head that looks like Mount Kilimanjaro 😂😂😂
Which source report to u that Chelsit bought nkunku and stop fooling Urself, all that one is rumours fabrizio Romano said no agreement between Chelsea and nkunku yet
bolaji99
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Gakpo is the best for me and still cheap than nkunku
speciebaba
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Nkuku is on his way to Chelsea so it's a gonna
yutcklpstu
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Which Nkunku is Paul Scholes talking about that Manchester United should buy? Is it the one that’s at Lepzeig ?? Or another Nkunku if there is any??? If yes, someone please tell Scholes that Nkunku has already been bought and seal by Chelsea ok. With his head that looks like Mount Kilimanjaro 😂😂😂
No contract has been signed. He's still Leipzig player but utd aren't after him, but Gakpo
jacbcekmnp
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Nkunku is still available... even if he is subject to medical
lemacde
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Which Nkunku is Paul Scholes talking about that Manchester United should buy? Is it the one that’s at Lepzeig ?? Or another Nkunku if there is any??? If yes, someone please tell Scholes that Nkunku has already been bought and seal by Chelsea ok. With his head that looks like Mount Kilimanjaro 😂😂😂
Motaceitz
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nkunku? who is gonna tell him that he is already for Chelsea