Manchester United are in talks to sign Mauro Icardi from PSG as they seek to bring in a striker before the summer transfer window closes.
Erik ten Hag wants the club to bring in another option up front even if Cristiano Ronaldo remains at Old Trafford this campaign.
Anthony Martial impressed leading the line during pre-season but a hamstring injury saw him miss the opening day defeat to Brighton & is set to remain on the sidelines for Saturday’s game against Brentford.
The Red Devils have missed out on Benjamin Sesko who has agreed to join RB Leipzig next summer having also abandoned talks to sign Arnautovic after a fierce backlash from fans.
Argentina international Icardi is now being considered, according TyC Sports. PSG head coach Chistophe Galtier has already informed the striker he is not part of his plans in the French capital, urging him to find a new club this month.
According to the report, Icardi would welcome the chance to join United with a loan move with a purchase option a possibility.
Galatasaray are also interested in the former Inter player, with his wife and representative Wanda Nara meeting with the Turkish club to discuss the move.
With Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Neymar and now Hugo Ekitike ahead of him in the pecking order, Icardi is free to leave PSG this summer.
‘I told him that I want to reduce the size of the squad and not work with 25 outfield players,’ Galtier said during a press conference.
‘The club is working closely with Mauro to find the best possible solution. ‘He’s had very little game time and I think it would be best for him to get back up and running.’
United manager Erik ten Hag meanwhile once again underlined the club’s need to bring in more firepower before the transfer window closes on 1 September.
‘Of course, it was better to get the players earlier, then you get them earlier in the process,’ ten Hag said. ‘In midfield and in offence, you have seen when there is one injury, we have a problem. That’s clear.’
