Manchester United concluded their disappointing Premier League season with a victory, yet it couldn’t prevent them from securing their lowest-ever finish of eighth place since the league’s inception. Scoring goals proved to be a persistent issue throughout the campaign, with the Red Devils tallying the joint-fewest goals among the top-10 teams in the league.

Despite a challenging debut season where he was heavily relied upon, Rasmus Hojlund emerged as the team’s top scorer with 16 goals. However, he still requires time to adapt and refine his skills to become an effective striker in the physically demanding Premier League. Departures loom with Anthony Martial’s impending exit and Marcus Rashford’s subdued performance raising doubts about his future.

Manager Erik ten Hag has long sought reinforcements to alleviate the pressure on the young Dane, but support from the Glazers was lacking, even during the January transfer window. However, with new co-owners INEOS expected to address the issue in the upcoming summer transfer window, Manchester United is reportedly pursuing strikers Viktor Gyokeres and Evanilson to bolster their attacking options.

Gyokeres, the leading scorer in the Portuguese league with 29 goals for Sporting CP, has attracted attention from across Europe with an £85.6 million release clause. Meanwhile, Evanilson, who enjoyed a successful season with 24 goals and six assists for Porto, also garners interest, albeit with a similar prohibitive release clause.

While both players offer distinct qualities that could enhance United’s attacking play, the club’s financial constraints and INEOS’s preference for players with Premier League experience cast uncertainty over their potential signings.