Manchester United loan signing Wout Weghorst's former coach Dean Whitehead believes he can be a success at the club.

Weghorst was a surprise pick up from the Red Devils this winter, as they had to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manager Erik ten Hag has turned to a countryman, with Weghorst impressing for Netherlands at the World Cup.

"Me and Wout are very close," Whitehead, who worked with the Dutchman at Besiktas, said to the Daily Express.

"We have been speaking a lot over the move to United, and I worked very closely with him at Besiktas in training over finishing drills.

"He's a top player, but above all his mentality is elite. He still believes he can be the best striker in the world, which is an incredible attitude for someone who started late in the game. He works non-stop throughout the day, and will give it all in the morning, then do drills afterwards, and then hit the gym. His mentality is top, top level.

"His level surprised me, to be honest. He's technically brilliant with the ball at his feet. Despite his height, his weakness is probably in the air. Get the ball into his chest, into his feet, and he's really good. His movement is excellent and I have no doubt he'll score goals for Manchester United with the wingers they've got."