Manchester United considering Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement: Reports

Manchester United considering Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement: Reports

Manchester United’s problems at the top are well known. Erik ten Hag has a lot on his plate right now, including determining Cristiano Ronaldo’s future while also preparing for the start of the Premier League. The Portuguese international has informed the club that he wishes to play in the Champions League, but despite Jorge Mendes’ best efforts, no elite club has approached him with an offer.

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United’s No. 7 is still not fit enough to play a full game after missing nearly the entire preseason due to family obligations. As a result, the Dutch manager can only rely on Anthony Martial to start the league. The Frenchman appears to have found new life under Ten Hag and has shone in the friendlies, prompting the Old Trafford outfit to affirm him unsellable.

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Manchester United are facing ‘Cristiano Ronaldo’ dilemma

The Red Devils have been linked with Benjamin Sesko, but RB Salzburg’s valuation of the teenage striker is far too high, and no club will pay such a high price for such a raw talent.

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United’s search has included a number of names, the most recent of which is Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy. The former England international’s contract with the Foxes expires in a year, and no contract extension talks have taken place so far.

Manchester United are keeping an eye on the situation, according to the Daily Mail. Chelsea has also joined the race, so they are not alone. After loaning Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan, the London club are desperate for forward reinforcements.

Despite being near the end of his career, Vardy provides something that even Ronaldo does not. The 35-year-old’s work-rate off the ball remains high and would be ideal for Ten Hag’s style, as has his deadly finishing, with the striker notching 17 goals and two assists last season. Vardy is ranked 14th in all-time Premier League scorers.

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