Manchester United 'offered trio of free agent strikers' as Rasmus Hojlund pushed towards summer move | OneFootball

More rotation is expected in the United forward line

The 22-year-old Dane has struggled for form since moving from Atalanta to Old Trafford in 2023, hitting just 10 goals in 52 appearances last season.

The trio boast immense top-flight experience, with 290 goals in 820 Premier League appearances between them.

Reports in The Athletic claim that the players would likely serve as last resort options to be targeted late in the window should moves for first-choice prospects fall through.

Victor Osimhen of Napoli is thought to be high on their list, but the player seems more likely to join Saudi side Al Hilal or Galatasaray, where he spent last season on loan.

A move for Calvert-Lewin, whose Everton departure was confirmed last month, already appears to have been ruled out amid reports the club considered the 28-year-old’s wage demands unreasonable. He hopes to secure a raise on his £100,000-per-week Everton deal.

The injury-prone forward spent nine years with the Toffees and will be best remembered for scoring the goal which secured Everton’s top-flight survival in 2022.

Wilson’s departure from Newcastle was confirmed on Monday after the 33-year-old failed to agree an extension with the Magpies. He has also drawn interest from newly promoted Leeds as they bid to survive in the top flight.

Vardy would be the most maverick of the three options. The veteran striker cut his teeth in non-league, but at 38 years old, a move to Old Trafford seems unlikely.

United wasted little time in bringing in attacking reinforcements this summer, signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a £62.5m deal ahead of the Club World Cup. Standard Sport understands the club is also closing in on a deal for Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo.

The club are also looking to offload Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia, and will listen to offers for any member of the squad.