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Man Utd boss Ten Hag: We need a striker to play with Rashford

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has confirmed that he wants to sign a striker in the summer.

The Red Devils are serious about improving their front line after a season of goalscoring struggles.

With Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes bearing the brunt of the scoring responsibility, Ten Hag is looking to the likes of Harry Kane as possible summer signings.

Asked about Rashford, Ten Hag told The Times, he said: “What I have done? He's [Rashford] a good football player, incredibly good and his finishing attributes are high."

“So, first of all, I make a culture where he can perform. Then I get him motivated and then construct a way of play where he can do it. And fitness, as well, don't forget that part. When those four aspects are there Marcus Rashford will score.

“He can play as a centre forward, can play from the left, can play from the right. When you see his stats, he is scoring everywhere but he feels more comfortable as a centre forward or from the left."

He added: “What we need besides Marcus Rashford is one extra player with scoring abilities whether it's coming out of our own squad or we have to sign one."

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