Manchester United are likely to enter the transfer market for a new striker, with Joshua Zirkzee poised to head for the exit door.

Zirkzee has been a fringe player for the Red Devils in his second season and has hardly played over the past couple of months.

Benjamin Sesko is the preferred specialist striker in the squad, while Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have also led the line.

Hence, Zirkzee could be on his way out when the season ends. Everton were credited with a loan move for the Dutchman last winter and could make a permanent offer this summer.

A return to Serie A with Roma did not materialise in January, but Juventus could be an option. They were keen on signing him during his Bayern Munich days and have rekindled their pursuit.

United have a very talented striker in Chido Obi in their youth ranks, but the club’s hierarchy should ideally pursue another young marksman with first-team European experience.

In our view, Bayer Leverkusen ace Christian Kofane would be an ideal acquisition. His agent has already talked up a summer transfer with Arsenal and Barcelona in contact.

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