Manchester United has provided an update on the club's search for a striker ahead of the January transfer window opening on Sunday.
The Red Devils lost the services of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has since been unveiled at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr FC.
The Premier League club were reportedly interested in Netherlands international Cody Gakpo, but the player has joined fierce rivals Liverpool.
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"It's always difficult, strikers are expensive especially in the winter," Ten Hag said, as per Sky Sports.
"You have to set the limits high, maybe we have to be creative.
"We do everything in our power to get it done, to get the right players in who fits into the balance of the frontline.
"It's about timing, availability, so many circumstances play a role. The window has not even started so it's a long period."
He continued, ""I think we have a squad and players who are matching our criteria but with all the games coming, it's a tough competition in all the leagues but we want to be in them all and by winning games in cups as well.
"So you need players, you need numbers to cover. We need good players not only numbers, you need quality players to cover that.
"You also need competition and also to make tactical choices. We are looking for the right player for our squad and it has to match the sporting criteria and definitely the financial criteria."
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