One alternative that United might look to explore is Benfica’s Nunez. Arsenal have also been credited with an interest in the 22-year-old Uruguayan, who is in a rich vein of form. He has scored 26 goals in 33 games for Benfica this season and has a high-energy style that would suit a pressing team.
Ten Hag got a first-hand view of his abilities as Benfica knocked out Ajax in the Champions League last 16. Nunez scored the winning goal.