3 Possible replacements for Romelu Lukaku

Along with his dry spell of only five goals in 14 appearances, the first choice striker for Manchester United hasn't really been in his groove that he portrayed at the beginning of the last season.

From being labeled as a 'flat-track bully' to being dropped down by his much controversial boss Jose Mourinho, it looks like his frustration is a combination of both his performance and his relationship with his boss.

As reported, the Belgian could now be on his way out of the Old Trafford. The fact that he is a striker with good capability is something that we cannot deny, and he can surely improve his situation by scoring the required goals up in the upcoming matches. However, if he is to leave, Mourinho will have to find the replacements immediately.

Three such players do have the capability in order to successfully become the next big thing at the Old Trafford. After all, scoring goals is all that matters.

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#3 Ciro Immobile - Lazio

Can United get their hands on the Italian?

Immobile was one of the strikers who was slowly fading away from the memories of most of the football fans and pundits, however, last season was an extremely important one for the Italian, as he was able to amp up his credibility by reaching the 40 goal mark for the first time in his career, as he scored 41 goals in 47 appearances. In addition, he ended the Serie A campaign with 29 goals, making a bold statement that he too is ranked amongst one of the top players in the world.

It was surprising to see Immobile being excluded from this year's Ballon d'Or list, as he did deserve a spot for his performance last season. Surely, he is a suitable contender to replace Lukaku, as he has scored 9 goals in 14 appearances for Lazio this season, a record better than the Belgian's. With him being an important player for Lazio, it would be tough for Manchester United to grab his signature.

#2 Krzysztof Piatek - Genoa

Can Piatek be the next no. 9 for Manchester United?

As much as he has been a sensation, Piatek's ability as a goalscorer has been something that the opposition has been afraid of. With the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid already making the approaches in order to secure the signature, Piatek could surely be heading to a bigger club in Europe, and it could also be Manchester United.

A quicker and a more versatile option, Piatek holds the ability to also play as a second striker or as a simple false nine, depending totally on the situation. As a replacement for Romelu Lukaku, the Polish can do wonders up front by scoring at a higher rate and developing the plays for his fellow attackers. Surely, he stands as one of the top scorers in Serie A, as he has scored 10 goals this season, tying with Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

#1 Marcus Rashford - Manchester United

Will Rashford finally play in his natural position?

Rashford holds the ability to play anywhere in the attack, but he naturally is a goal scoring #9, who is a little undermined by his boss. Rashford has scored multiple goals while playing for the England national team as a center forward, but his goalscoring record with Manchester United hasn't been something to brag about. If Lukaku is to leave, Rashford should surely take up his position without a shadow of a doubt.

Being extremely young, extremely fit and extremely versatile, the Englishmen will then have the ability to become the next big thing for Manchester United. He has been playing mostly on the left under Jose Mourinho, but that needs to be changed as he is a fantastic finisher inside the box and can develop himself as in terms of being the next top striker. In addition, the Englishmen can also change his position depending on the situation.