3 forwards on Manchester United's January buylist

The January transfer window is now officially open and the race between the European heavyweights for the upmarket players is in full swing. Some of the lucrative transfer deals have already been agreed and much more drama will unfold in the remaining days of the transfer window. Ole Gunnar Solksjær's Manchester United have re-entered the top four race after some wins in the recent weeks. It's a pivotal transfer window for the Red Devils as they look to bring some quality to their XI to boost their top-four challenge. The Red Devils' manager has already hinted at the transfer of a striker to improve Manchester United's attacking quartet of Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial, and Daniel James. But, as Erling Håland, their prolonged transfer target has joined Borussia Dortmund, the Red Half of Manchester will now be pushed to pursue alternative forward options.

On this note, let us take a look at three forwards that Manchester United could sign in the coming weeks.

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#3 Odsonne Edouard

Odsonne Edouard has scored numerous wonderful goals this season for Cletic

The 21-year-old prolific striker Odsonne Edouard has been sensational for Scottish champions Celtic FC this season, rattling the headlines week after week. The French international has scored 13 goals and has 5 assists on his name in 17 appearances in the top division of Scottish football. Edouard, who is a top scorer in the Scottish Premier League, started his professional football career with Paris Saint-Germain B in 2015 and joined the Scottish side last year. His trajectory has always been an upward sloping one at Celtic and he has now emerged as one of the most promising young strikers in European football.

Edouard is gifted with traits such as good physical attributes, passing abilities and he is always a threat in the final third. He does boast a potential to add quality to Red Devils' attack line but that he doesn't have any experience of playing in the Premier League, it would be a big gamble if Manchester United makes a swoop for him.

#2 Lautaro Martinez

Lautaro Martinez, a prime driving force for Inter Milan is a player to watch this season

This 22-year-old Argentine striker is one of the hottest talking points of the January transfer market. He has delivered for his side Inter Milan whenever required and he is one of the driving forces behind the Milan side's surge in the Serie A. Lautaro Martínez has directly involved in 9 goals in 16 appearances for Seria A table-toppers this season. Often proclaimed as 'El Toro', Martínez started his professional football career with the Argentine club 'Racing club' and joined Inter Milan in 2018. While praising Martínez , Inter Milan's vice president and legend Javier Zenetti insisted,

“Lautaro is only 22-years-old and has exploded with a very high return in a short time. In signing him we made an investment that will pay off in the future. Barcelona are interested? We want him to stay with us. He’s only 22-years-old, I hope he stays here for a while.”

Manchester United is linked with a possible move for Martínez and they might need to splash gigantic amount of cash to sign him. However, as he is having a good rapport with the players and staff at Seria A club and Inter's current situation in the Italian League, a deal may look unlikely.

#1 Moussa Dembélé

Moussa Dembele could be a massive signing for Manchester United

Olympique Lyon striker Moussa Dembélé comes as a good attacking option for Manchester United who has caught the eye in the French League. The 23-year-old striker moved back to his native country France after impressing with Celtic, the club he joined after spending three years at Fulham. The reports state that Moussa Dembele would prefer a move to the top Premier League side instead of plying his trade at Olympique Lyon. Moussa Dembélé, who is linked with a move to the red half of Manchester, has scored 10 goals in 16 appearances for the French side in the league. He is a consistent threat in front of a goal and can also find gaps in the final third to exploit while he can run down the flanks to offer even more trouble to opposition's rearguard. The Fenchman could be a good fit for Manchester United, but they face a big hurdle in his pursuit, as reports emerged that Chelsea is also interested to acquire his services.