5 strikers Man Utd could sign as Red Devils draw up detailed summer transfer plan

Manchester United have a number of decisions to make this summer, including both in the dressing room and the dugout. The Red Devils need to make a final call on who they want to be in charge for next season. Michael Carrick has impressed since being handed the reins in January and is one of the favourites to claim the job on a full-time basis. Once that call is made, attention will then turn to this summer’s transfers. A central midfielder is high on United’s shopping list, with Casemiro set to depart. And while that is their priority, club chiefs have a number of other targets including an experienced striker, according to The Athletic . Having splashed the cash on Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha last summer, United could be forced to look at some more affordable options. But who could they be? FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page One of the best centre-forwards of the modern era, Lewandowski could potentially be a bargain option this summer. The Polish forward is out of contract with Barcelona at the end of the campaign. Despite being 37, Lewandowski is still prolific, having scored 17 goals in all competitions in Spain this season. The former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich man is also hugely experienced in the Champions League . It just depends on whether Lewandowski would be open to a move to Old Trafford, having been offered a new deal in Catalonia. Speaking recently, he said: “We still have a little time. The club knows what I think and I have had time to think. I don’t want to talk about offers and my future. The remaining games and the goals are more important. That something new comes out in the press every day is not important.” If United want to go down the veteran free agent market, former Leicester striker Jamie Vardy could be an excellent option. The 39-year-old was reportedly offered to the Red Devils last summer but eventually completed a move to Italian side Cremonese. Vardy is hugely experienced in the Premier League , having netted 145 goals in 342 appearances. The former England man is out of contract with Cremonese this summer so could represent a cheap option. Sticking with free agents, Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic is also seeing his deal expire this summer. The Serbian joined the Serie A side for £66m back in 2022 following a prolific period with Fiorentina. Vlahovic hasn’t quite lived up to the billing in Turin but he has still managed to score 64 goals in 163 games for Juventus. And being just 26 years of age, there’s still plenty of time left to reach his potential. It has previously been reported that Juventus have shelved talks over a new deal for the striker so United could potentially make a move for his services on a free transfer very soon. AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has long been linked with a move to the Premier League and he could actually end up being relatively affordable this summer. According to reports, the Portuguese forward could potentially be available for around £40m. Despite being more of a conventional winger, the 26-year-old certainly knows where the goal is. Leao has ten goals to his name in all competitions this season. He remains under contract with AC Milan until 2028. United could however face competition from Premier League rivals Liverpool . From a current AC Milan striker to a potential future one now. Crystal Palace striker Mateta was on the verge of completing a move to the San Siro in January only to see that move collapse at the 11th hour. United have regularly been linked with a move for Mateta in the past. The Frenchman has enjoyed three consecutive double-figure seasons in the Premier League so would certainly bring the kind of experience that the side need. He also has just a year remaining on his deal at Selhurst Park so would potentially be affordable. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.