The Red Devils have had a relatively quiet summer transfer<\/a> window. They have made just two high-profile outfield signings in Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.<\/p>\n The duo have reinforced the midfield department, but manager Michael Carrick may want more signings before the transfer window closes on September 1.<\/p>\n Caught Offside<\/em> claim that the Mancunian outfit have discussed internally about a move for Matanovic, who netted 15 goals for Freiburg in all competitions last term.<\/p>\n Any move for the Croatian star could be closely connected to the possible departure of Joshua Zirkzee, who has been linked with a return to Serie A with Juventus.<\/p>\n Man United presently have Benjamin Sesko as the first-choice striker, but the Slovenian has not played for the Red Devils since facing Liverpool<\/a> in May this year.<\/p>\n He has been recovering from a shin injury and was not involved in the club\u2019s pre-season tour. It is likely that he may need more training sessions before making the bench.<\/p>\n Zirkzee is the immediate deputy for Sesko, but Carrick has not always picked up to lead the line. Bryan Mbeumo has generally started upfront when Sesko is available or benched.<\/p>\n The Dutchman had a relatively good pre-season with two goals and an assist, but his lacklustre Premier League<\/a> record of 5 goals from 56 appearances means he could be sold.<\/p>\n Juventus are hot on the trail of him and are eyeing a loan with a buy option. Man Utd could open the door to an initial loan exit for Zirkzee if the Bianconeri propose a conditional obligation to buy.<\/p>\n If Zirkzee were to depart, Matanovic could emerge as a candidate to replace him. He had a towering present at 197cm, and won almost 3 aerial duels per league game<\/span><\/a> last campaign.<\/p>\n In the Bundesliga, Matanovic scored 11 goals and missed just 5 big chances. He had an impressive shot-to-goal conversion rate of 21% for Freiburg despite starting only 14 out of 31 league games.<\/p>\n The Croatian could be prepared to share his minutes with Sesko next term. He looks more equipped to handle the demands of the Premier League compared to Zirkzee, who has seemed lightweight.<\/p>\n United could step up their pursuit of his services if Juventus strike a suitable agreement for Zirkzee.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
According to Caught Offside<\/span><\/a>, Manchester United<\/a> have discussed internally about a potential move for Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic.<\/strong><\/p>\nPotential upgrade<\/h3>\n
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