Manchester United have turned their attention to Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri, as their first choice Serhou Guirassy is set on a move elsewhere in the winter window.
Erik Ten Hag's side have not enjoyed good form in the English top-flight this season so far, having lost seven matches in their opening 17 games.
Guirassy is said to be contemplating a move to rival team Tottenham, according to The Sun.
The Red Devils are eager to bolster Erik ten Hag's squad in January, given their challenging season and injury-plagued squad.
Snubbing the Manchester team for Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham, Guirassy is reportedly in favour of a move to the capital, rather than joining United.
Hindered by injuries and underwhelming signings, including the £72 million summer acquisition Rasmus Hojlund, who is yet to score domestically, United is exploring potential reinforcements.
Scouts have been closely monitoring Bundesliga standout Guirassy, who has already scored 17 goals in Germany.
However, Ten Hag has redirected attention to Sevilla and Morocco forward En-Nesyri, after the Guinea striker has shown interest in Tottenham, dispatching scouts to observe him in action, particularly in the La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid.
En-Nesyri, the focal point of Sevilla's attack since January 2020, played a pivotal role in securing two Europa League titles.
Despite Sevilla's challenging season, currently 14th in the table, En-Nesyri has been a standout performer, contributing eight goals and four assists this term alone.
Facing financial struggles and already out of the Champions League, Sevilla is considering selling En-Nesyri, whose contract runs until June 2025.
The potential fee is estimated to be around £16 million, as the club aims to mitigate
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