Erik ten Hag wants Man Utd to sign Goncalo Ramos after losing Cody Gakpo to Liverpool | Football

United had discussed the possibility of signing Gakpo from PSV in the summer but instead opted to complete an £85 million deal for Antony.

Ten Hag’s side had retained their interest in the Netherlands international and were expected to make a fresh approach in the January transfer window.

However, Liverpool have swooped in and beaten their Premier League rivals by agreeing a £50m deal with PSV for the 23-year-old.

It’s understood that United were yet to submit an offer to PSV, while reports have also claimed that some scouts at the club were not fully convinced by Gakpo.

Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix is one option available to United, while reports earlier this month claimed that a loan deal for Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic is also being considered.

Speaking this week, Ten Hag insisted that United will not rush their decision over Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement after the 37-year-old left the club during the World Cup.

‘We are aware we lost a striker, so I think we have to get a striker in, but it has to be the right one,’ Ten Hag said.

‘The right one is a player that brings quality to the team, not just adding to the squad because that only gives you problems. And, you know the criteria is high here at Manchester United.’

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