Manchester United ask about £15m forward ranked higher than Cristiano Ronaldo

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Manchester United have reportedly set their sights on Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy.

According to Footmercato, the Guinea international is on the Red Devils list for the January transfer window.

Indeed, Man United have apparently enquired about Guirassy already, although the Red Devils haven’t entered negotiations or made an offer yet.

The Old Trafford outfit is not the only one that has expressed an interest in the 27-year-old, however.

As well as Man United, the likes of Newcastle United, Roma, AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur are apparently in pursuit.

Guirassy is one of the most in-form players in the world right now, having registered a staggering 16 goals and two assists from 11 appearances.

He is the third highest scorer in European football so far this term, ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

And Guirassy – who reportedly has a £15million release clause – has done so despite missing three matches due to a hamstring issue.

Manchester United target Serhou Guirassy is ‘a tough prospect’ for opposition defenders

In October, 90Min published a list of the players they deemed the best and most in-form of the season at the time.

They ranked Guirassy in eighth place, higher than the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, James Maddison, Declan Rice and Bruno Guimaraes.

Guirassy would be a good shout for Man United. The Stuttgart man is talented, experienced, in his prime, and is seemingly available in January for a bargain price.

“Tall and powerful, Guirassy has all the hallmarks of a classic target man, and he can play this role,” the Ligue 1 website wrote in 2020.

“Strong in the air and in the challenge, Guirassy has that killer instinct and is a tough prospect for defenders and ‘keepers alike.

“But on top of his imposing physical presence, Guirassy also has a decent turn of pace and makes intelligent runs.”