United’s striker pursuit could be rocked by interest from AC Milan in two long-term targets – report

Manchester United may lose two of their potential striking targets to the same team.

Striker search

After missing out on Liam Delap, Viktor Gyokeres and Hugo Ekitike to Premier League rivals, United are still searching for number nine solutions.

The news broke yesterday that United had narrowed their search down to Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and Red Bull Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.

Nonetheless, should United also miss out on these options, they have been linked to loan options that could come at the end of August.

Loan opportunities

Juventus’ relationship with Dusan Vlahovic is at an all-time low and the club is desperate to see the player leave the club this summer.

Moreover, United have been linked to the Serbian and have also been credited with interest in Paris Saint-Germain’s Portuguese attacker, Goncalo Ramos.

AC Milan lurking

United could swoop for either player but this is under threat by the summer activity of Italian giants AC Milan.

The Rossoneri’s interest in Vlahovic has already been reported on.

Italian outlet Calciomercato assert that “AC Milan is trying to intensify contacts to find the right formula for signing the Juventus number nine. This signing will only happen if the player reduces his net salary to €6-7 million.”

The Juventus striker is said to be the club’s “main priority” but the club does have a back-up plan, involving another United target.

It is reported that “AC Milan, however, is also considering other options and their plan B is Goncalo Ramos, the Portuguese striker owned by PSG, who is seeking more playing time and who is looking at his transfer options.”

PSG have no intention of selling Ramos, who they paid €65 million just two years ago. Nonetheless, they could be open to a loan move, something that Milan would favour due to their restricted financial situation.

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