Manchester United in talks for Burnley striker Wout Weghorst
Manchester United are targeting the Dutch striker to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United have made contact with Burnley over a loan move for Wout Weghorst in the January transfer window, report The Athletic.
The 30-year-old has been on loan at Turkish club Besiktas from Burnley since the start of the current season and Besiktas have an option to buy the Netherlands international for €10 million at the end of the 2022-23 season.
United are targeting the tall striker to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Erik ten Hag is reportedly an admirer of the forward, who played for the Netherlands in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Manchester United have held exploratory talks over signing Wout Weghorst on loan.
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) January 7, 2023
Would require Besiktas to agree to Burnley recall, but Weghorst seen as genuine short-term option at Old Trafford.@adjones_journo @AdamLeventhal#MUFChttps://t.co/t9cUqEFmSc
Weghorst at World Cup
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Weghorst scored twice in Qatar as the Netherlands reached the quarter-finals of the tournament. In 2022-23, he has made 17 appearances for Besiktas, scoring eight goals and providing four assists, including a goal in Besiktas’ 2-1 win over Kasimpasa on Saturday.
𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 at home. 💪#BJKvKAS | #FlyHigh pic.twitter.com/rOQsI8G6cE
— The Black Eagles (@BesiktasEnglish) January 7, 2023
Weghorst has Premier League experience having played for Burnley before they were relegated to the Championship last season.