Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still wants to strengthen Manchester United’s attack – even after Mason Greenwood’s latest star showing.
Greenwood struck twice in the 4-0 win against AZ Alkmaar, with Solskjaer mentioning the 18-year-old in the same breath as a young Wayne Rooney.
But the United manager is determined to bring in at least three players over the next two transfer windows, with a striker among his priorities.
He sent head of global scouting Marcel Bout to watch Erling Braut Haaland in RB Salzburg’s Champions League clash with Liverpool on Tuesday, while Jadon Sancho remains a leading target.
And despite hailing Greenwood’s finishing power, Solskjaer was open about the need to improve his squad further.
"We’re looking to strengthen in many positions," said the Norwegian.
"If you look at our squad compared to others we’re getting there, but need two or three players to have a squad with enough numbers to rotate throughout a long season and we’ll see what we sign."
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Solskjaer has repeatedly admitted he left himself short by failing to replace Romelu Lukaku or Alexis Sanchez in the summer. And he has made no secret of his intention to move for forward and midfield targets in coming windows.
But Greenwood’s emergence this season has been a major bonus.
He struck two second-half goals and won a penalty as United secured top spot in Group L of the Europa League to earn a latest glowing appraisal from Solskjaer.
He added: "I’ve probably said it all before. It’s nothing new - that’s what he does and tomorrow he will probably go into training and score a few more.
"He has always done it. That is just natural for him. He is a natural footballer.
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"The closer he gets to goal the more dangerous he is. Right-foot, left-foot, he is a nightmare for defenders.
"He needs to develop his heading. Then he can be a proper striker.
“I’ve seen a few good ones – I played with Wazza. But for natural finishing he’s one of the best I’ve seen.
"He’s a different class as a finisher - in and around box you expect him to get a shot off and on target. He is so precise with his finishing.
"Mason must have enjoyed tonight. He’s just going to look forward to Sunday now, but he won’t rest on laurels."
