Man Utd ‘consider shock transfer move for ex-West Ham man Arnautovic’ as Bologna striker, 33, eyes Premier League return
MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering a move for ex-West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic.
The 33-year-old has scored 15 goals in 34 appearances for Serie A side Bologna since arriving in Italy at the start of last season.
He joined the Italian outfit after three years in China with Shanghai Port.
The Austrian, who has been capped 102 times by his country, signed for the Chinese Super League club following spells in the Premier League with Stoke and West Ham – where he netted 22 times in 65 games.
But now he could be set for a sensational return to England as Man Utd are linked with a move for him.
According to Gazzetta, the Red Devils are looking for a striker and Arnautovic is “fascinated” by another spell in the Prem.
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As a result, he could well be the man to replace Cristiano Ronaldo if the Portuguese superstar departs this summer.
Ronaldo has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford in search of Champions League football.
If that is the case, Erik ten Hag will be keen to replace him.
United have already been hit with a striker crisis ahead of their opening Premier League game on Sunday.
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Anthony Martial suffered an injury during a friendly with Atletico Madrid last week and has been ruled out of this weekend’s clash.
So their options up front are either Marcus Rashford or an unhappy Ronaldo.
United host Brighton at Old Trafford as they bid to make a winning start to life under new Dutch manager Ten Hag.