Manchester United ‘make inquiry over Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy’ as Erik ten Hag’s side identify in-form forward ‘one of their top January targets’

• Man United are reportedly targeting a move for Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy 
• The 27-year-old has lit up the Bundesliga with his fine goalscoring form this year 
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Manchester United are reportedly targeting a move for Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy in the January transfer window. 

Erik ten Hag’s side are in search of attacking reinforcements during the winter transfer window, after a less than impressive start to the 2023-24 campaign. 

The Red Devils suffered their fourth Premier League defeat at Old Trafford on Saturday, as they failed to find the back of the net in a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth. 

In response to their struggles in front of goal, according to Sky Germany, the Red Devils have turned their attention to Stuttgart’s red-hot forward Guirassy. 

The 27-year-old has 16 goals and one assist from his 11 Bundesliga outings this term and has continued to attract interest from a number of Europe’s top clubs. 

Manchester United are reportedly targeting a move for Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy

The Red Devils are said to be keen on reinforcing their attacking depth this winter

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The outlet claim that United and Stuttgart representatives have already held talks regarding a potential move, which could come at a bargain price for the Red Devils. 

They claim that Guirassy would be available for less than £17million (€20million) in January and it’s previously been reported that the striker Guriassy has a release clause of just £15m in his Stuttgart contract.

It’s also reported that the forward is open to talks with United but would prefer to stay in Germany until the summer before moving on. 

United will be keen to bolster their front-line after their struggles in front of goal this year, which was highlighted in their disappointing defeat to the Cherries. 

The loss means that ten Hag’s side have now suffered more defeats at home since Ferguson left the club, than the legendary manager suffered in his 27-year spell in charge of the Red Devils, according to Squawka. 

Ferguson, who won 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies with the Red Devils, only lost 34 times at home during his managerial career with the club. 

United, meanwhile, have suffered four losses at Old Trafford this season, losing to Brighton, Crystal Palace, Manchester City and now Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth. 

Guirassy has impressed with 16 goals in 11 Bundesliga appearances during the campaign

United are also eyeing up a potential January move for RB Leizpig forward Lois Openda, according to reports. 

The 23-year-old has scored 14 goals in 21 games for Leipzig since his £35 million move from French side RC Lens last summer. 

Two of those goals came during Leipzig’s 3-2 defeat against United’s rivals Manchester City during the Champions League group stage. 

The outlet claim that a senior United scout reported back to boss ten Hag about Openda’s dazzling display at the Etihad and it’s believed the club have made him a serious target.

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