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The 2018/19 season of football extravaganza is officially over. Now, the summer transfer window has officially begun and one club that is staring at a squad overhaul is Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has prepared himself for a busy summer.
The Red Devils need a player in almost every position and if the recent rumors are to be believed, Romelu Lukaku is expected to leave Manchester United with Inter Milan being the favorite to get the Belgian's signature.
So, Manchester United might need a striker to replace the big Belgian who never lived up to his transfer fee and potential. With Solskjaer at the helm, he would be looking for strikers who can hold the ball and have the pace to get in behind. Marcus Rashford single-handedly cannot lead United attack and needs some support.
So, keeping all that in mind, here are 3 strikers United should target to replace Romelu Lukaku:
#3 Mauro Icardi
If Romelu Lukaku leaves, Manchester United's Norwegian boss might want to add a world-class striker to his wish list.
While Rashford is still very young, a striker with goalscoring experience at the top level would come in really handy. So, Mauro Icardi will be the perfect signing for the Red Devils and his current dispute with the Inter board might mean that he may come for less than expected.
Icardi will be an instant fix for United up top as the Argentine is a genuine goalscorer and his leadership skills are also dearly needed at Old Trafford. Some reports even suggested that United are contemplating a swap deal between Icardi and Lukaku, and this deal is a win-win for both clubs as Icardi clearly doesn't want to stay at Inter, while Lukaku has been a disappointment.
#2 Antoine Griezmann
One of the biggest transfer sagas of this summer will be the one involving Antoine Griezmann. He recently announced that he would be leaving Atletico Madrid and since then, many clubs have been linked with his signature. Manchester United has been one of the clubs to be linked with him.
Griezmann would be marque signing if United decide to sign him and he would fit seamlessly into Solskjaer's system at Manchester United. The Frenchman is currently in his peak years and he is a world class talent. Griezmann is more of a false nine. He links up the midfield to the attack. Not only does he have the goalscoring ability, but he also has an eye for the pass.
There aren't many clubs that can afford the wages of Griezmann and United is a club that can. United have been interested in his services for some time now and only time will tell if Griezmann joins the Red Devils.
#1 Moussa Dembele
Off all the players mentioned in this slideshow, Moussa Dembele is the only one who strikes as a proper number nine who can hassle defenders, win aerial duels, chase long balls and make runs in behind.
Dembele currently plays for Lyon in Ligue 1 and in his first season at the French club, Dembele scored 20 goals, which is not bad for a 22-year-old. Dembele could prove to be a direct replacement of Romelu Lukaku as the Frenchman is big and tall striker whose physical qualities can be compared to the Belgian.
The 22-year-old alongside Rashford could form a deadly front two as one has the pace to beat the defenders, while the other can keep hold of the ball. Lyon can prove to be tough negotiators but a deal for him isn't impossible. United are certainly interested in his services and not so long ago, reports in France suggested that United have even made a bid for the young striker.
