{"id":620659,"date":"2022-12-27T09:37:44","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T14:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=620659"},"modified":"2022-12-27T09:37:44","modified_gmt":"2022-12-27T14:37:44","slug":"manchester-united-looking-at-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/12\/27\/manchester-united-looking-at-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United Looking at Alternatives After Losing Out to Liverpool in Battle for Forward"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manchester United<\/a> are now looking at alternative options for when the January transfer window opens. The Red Devils lost out to Liverpool<\/a> in the battle to sign Dutch international forward Cody Gakpon from PSV Eindhoven. The 23-year-old is set to sign a six-year deal at Anfield as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano<\/a> via his official Twitter page after the two clubs agreed on a fee believed to be an initial \u00a337 million.<\/p>\n

United will now be looking for alternative reinforcements with Erik ten Hag believed to be keen on at least two options. Ten Hag’s men are currently fifth in the Premier League table, four points behind Tottenham<\/a> in the race for a top-four place.<\/p>\n

United Looking at Alternatives as They Lose Out to Rivals in Battle for Forward<\/h2>\n

Who Could United Turn Their Attentions to Now?<\/h3>\n

Gon\u00e7alo Ramos<\/h3>\n

Two forwards have been discussed so far between Erik ten Hag and the United hierarchy. The first is Portugal striker Gon\u00e7alo Ramos. The United boss is believed to be a big fan of the player according to centerdevils<\/a>. The Benfica striker has scored 15 goals in 22 games so far this season and scored a hat-trick in the World Cup last-16 game against Switzerland. At just 21 years old, Ramos has the potential to improve further and become a future star.<\/p>\n

Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix<\/h3>\n

Another name to be linked via centredevils<\/a> is Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix. The Atl\u00e9tico Madrid forward appears to have fallen out of favour just a few short years since he signed from Benfica for \u00a3130 million. Atleti look to be willing to allow Felix to leave on an initial loan deal in January; however, according to Spanish outlet Relevo<\/a>, United will face competition for the former wonderkid’s signature.<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/a> and Chelsea<\/a> are also believed to be keen on Felix with his agent Jorge Mendes believed to have been in talks with clubs who are interested. United could be in for another tough battle should they decide to pursue the gifted Portugal international.<\/p>\n

Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez Also Linked<\/h3>\n

Argentina central midfielder Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez has also been linked to a move to the Theater of Dreams. According to Gast\u00f3n Edul<\/a> via centerdevils<\/a>, United are leading the race to sign the 21-year-old Benfica star.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8\ud83c\udf15| NEW: Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez\u2019s representatives have travelled to Portugal with him to be close in case he needs to negotiate a contract if a club decides to pay his \u20ac120M (\u00a3106m) release clause. [@gastonedul<\/a>]<\/p>\n

— centredevils. (@centredevils) December 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n