Sir Alex Ferguson has made it clear Manchester United need to sign a new striker this summer to share the goalscoring burden with Marcus Rashford.
The England star scored the second of his team’s two goals in Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Newcastle in the final of the Carabao Cup at Wembley.
Rashford has now scored 17 goals in his last 19 games and has been one of the most in-form players in Europe.
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But, United’s other forwards have been less successful, with Anthony Martial injured – and was sidelined for the trip to Wembley – while Weghorst has only scored once since moving to Old Trafford.
And the Red Devils have been linked with a summer move for Harry Kane or Victor Osimhen and Ferguson believes another forward is needed.
Asked about Rashford, the United legend told Sky Sports: ‘I don’t think he’s a striker, he operates really from the left-hand side.
‘But fantastic. His finishing is always good. He always keeps his shots down, which is really important for a striker.
‘He’s in a great vein of form and unfortunately for us he’s the main source of goals. We could do with an extra one, you know. But he’s doing it for us.’
Sunday’s win marks the first piece of silverware of Erik ten Hag’s reign thus far and they are still competing in the UEFA Europa League and FA Cup.
Ferguson has been impressed with the way Ten Hag has stamped his mark on the club, though he was also keen to discuss the role assistant coach Steve McClaren has played.
‘United is based on success. He’s going the right way about it,’ the Scot continued.
‘The signings have been really good, I think that was important. And he’s got a grip of the club, which was really, really big for him.
‘You come to United, you try to get off to a good start right away and he’s done it well, he really has.
‘And I think for Erik he’s got Steve McClaren. And Steve was here with us for a few years, so that experience helps. And I think Steve played a big part.’
