‘Outstanding’ title-winning striker now open to joining Manchester United this month

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Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is reportedly open to the idea of joining Manchester United this month.

The 34-year-old forward has been a surprise link to Old Trafford this January window as Erik Ten Hag once again looks to bring in an attacker in the winter market.

Last year saw Burnley striker Wout Weghorst brought in on loan, and 2024 could now see Choupo-Moting signed by United, with the forward’s contract with Bayern due to expire this summer.

And now, according to journalist Dean Jones via GiveMeSport, the Cameroonian international is warming towards returning to the Premier League this January with United.

Lauded by former teammate Nikolce Noveski as an ‘outstanding’ player, the veteran striker would certainly be an unusual signing for United this month.

However, given how desperately the Red Devils need a leading man upfront with Rasmus Hojlund still learning the ropes of the Premier League, Choupo-Moting could be a smart signing.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting could be well suited to Manchester United

For some English football fans, Choupo-Moting is still seen as the forward who failed to do much as Stoke City, even with the striker going on to have quite the career since leaving the Potters.

The last six years have seen Choupo-Moting star in UEFA Champions League finals and win silverware with the likes of PSG and Bayern as a reliable goalscorer from the bench.

And for United, the former Schalke 04 man could be exactly what Ten Hag needs this January, with a short-term attacking fix needed at Old Trafford.

Indeed, Choupo-Moting won’t set Manchester on fire, yet the veteran forward could be ideal for United this month, and a deal now looks like it can be done.