Manchester United don identify former Leicester striker Jamie Vardy as emergency option for attack, according to latest reports.
United beat West Ham 2-1 for their latest friendly, with Bruno Fernandes scoring both goals. But manager Ruben Amorim still dey worried say di team too dey depend on Bruno for goals.
This summer, United don already sign Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha to help boost di attack, but Amorim still dey find reliable number nine wey go replace Rasmus Hojlund, wey no dey deliver consistently.
Reports from Fichajes talk say Jamie Vardy don show face as backup plan after United miss out on targets like Liam Delap (Chelsea) and Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal).
Vardy To Old Trafford – E Make Sense?
Vardy leave Leicester City this summer after him contract expire. Even though him be 38 years old, di Englishman talk say he no dey ready to retire yet.
Na 145 goals e don score for Premier League, wey make am di 14th highest goal scorer in league history – ahead of people like Robin van Persie.
But last season e struggle well. Vardy only manage nine league goals throughout 2024/25, and e clear say him speed and energy don drop small.
Hojlund no too do better either, with only four goals last season, but at least e still young and get speed to run behind defenders — something Vardy no too get again.
Other Striker Options For Amorim
Since United don miss players like Delap and Gyokeres, Amorim striker options don reduce.
Reports say United bin dey eye Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, but Newcastle United fit don win that race.
Another possible target na Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa. E get Premier League experience and fit help United compete for European positions.
But Aston Villa no go release am easy because dem go see United as direct rivals. Any deal to sign Watkins fit take time or even break down completely.