Over the weekend, it emerged Sheikh Jassim had approved the Glazers’ plans to crack on with Manchester United's transfer business and with a new striker on the club’s radar, Eric ten Hag is determined to sign somebody to rival Erling Haaland. The big question, however, is who exactly will touch down at Old Trafford.

Old Trafford could have had opportunities to sign the new sensation of Manchester City on two occasions. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer proposed the Red Devils sign the Norway international during his time at Molde, but the club was not willing to proceed even for only 4million pound deal.

Once again United icon was expressed eagerness to land his compatriot in January 2020, only for Borussia Dortmund to win the race for the player that year instead. 

Fast-forward to 2023, and Ten Hag wants a new striker.

United have three names in the frame as they look to counter the threat of Haaland over at the Etihad Stadium.

Harry Kane appears to be no one target, with the forward continuing to shine for Tottenham despite yet another drab season. Had it not been for his 28 Premier League goals, Spurs could even have found themselves battling with Chelsea for a place in the top half of the table.

Tottenham is not expected to lose Kane, not least to a Manchester United they deem as rivals.

But if their talisman opts to push for a move away, like he did two years ago, Daniel Levy would then have a big decision to make.

A fee of £80million has been floated for Kane, who will have just a year left on his contract.

Yet given his age - the striker is 29 - and Tottenham being stubborn negotiators United may end up looking elsewhere.

A second player on their radar is Victor Osimhen. The Nigeria international has been outstanding for Napoli this term, with his 23 goals helping the club win a first Serie A title since 1990.

Osimhen previously turned down a move to Old Trafford out of respect for Odion Ighalo.

Yet he’s evolved ever since that failed move in 2020 and looks a player tailor-made for Ten Hag’s side. Napoli will try their best to retain their star striker without a fight, however, amid claims he could cost in the region of £100m. And whether United would stump up that amount for a player with no Premier League experience will be something only time will tell.

The third option on the Red Devils’ radar is Juventus hitman Dusan Vlahovic.

Big things were expected of the Serbia international when he joined the Old Lady from Fiorentina in the January transfer window of 2022. But while Vlahovic remains a formidable striker, he’s blown hot and cold during his spell in Turin so far.