Manchester United finally broke their goal drought on Boxing Day by defeating high-flying Aston Villa 3-2 in the Premier League.

Rasmus Hojlund scored for the first time in the English top tier on Tuesday to help his club win.

Manager Erik ten Hag will be delighted with his attackers, but he recognized the risks of overpressing the young Dane this season.

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He requested another striker but was given Anthony Martial, who let the boss down.

The club plans to replace the Frenchman, whose contract expires next summer, if he leaves in January.

The likes of Benjamin Sesko, Serhou Guirassy, and Youssef En-Nesyri all been connected with a move to Old Trafford. Now, Correio da Manhã (via Sport Witness) has added a fresh name to the mix

Sporting Lisbon’s summer signing from Championship side Coventry City, Viktor Gyokeres, has had a great start.

After 19 starts in all competitions, the Swede has scored 17 times and provided eight assists, scoring roughly every 93 minutes.

Gyokeres impressing in Portugal

His strong stats have encouraged United to pursue the 25-year-old, whose release clause is €100 million and Transfermarkt values him at €45 million.

Sporting is dominating Liga Portugal and wants to keep their striker to win the title after two years.

The former Brighton and Hove Albion striker has reportedly guaranteed Sporting fans that he will stay until the summer, when a transfer race is likely to flare up.

His January price makes him a more realistic target for United, who will have INEOS backing, next summer.