Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal to sign a striker who will replace the departed Cristiano Ronaldo in Erik ten Hag's attacking contingent.
Official: Man Utd Announce January Signing!
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Dutch forward Wout Weghorst is close to joining the Red Devils on loan until the end of the season.
The 30-year-old emerged as a target for Ten Hag earlier this month, with it believed that the former Ajax Amsterdam manager has made it clear he wants to bring the towering target man to Old Trafford before the January transfer window closes.
Weghorst is currently on loan at Besiktas from English Championship side Burnley, meaning United will reportedly pay a compensation fee to the Turkish giants before he signs a contract at the Theatre of Dreams.
Wout Weghorst to Manchester United, here we go! All conditions revealed on Tuesday are confirmed: Man Utd pay €3m to Besiktas then sign Weghorst on loan from Burnley ???? #MUFC?? Understand Weghorst will fly to Manchester today to undergo medical tests and then sign contracts. pic.twitter.com/99TPoRuo67
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 12, 2023
While the striker has made a name for himself in Europe, his impact in the Netherlands' loss to Argentina in the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup saw him earn huge praise around the world.
Weghorst came on as a substitute to score a late brace and send the last eight encounter to extra-time, with the Dutch eventually succumbing to a penalty shootout defeat in the Middle East.
The forward has scored nine goals in 21 appearances for Besiktas during his loan spell at the Super Lig club, and assisted a further four strikes for his teammates.
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