How Weghorst, Giroud and Dzeko compare as target men are all linked with shock Man Utd transfer

MANCHESTER UNITED are on the hunt for a striker following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford are currently Erik ten Hag’s only proven options to lead the line for the remainder of the season.

And an additional forward could help the Red Devils over the line in their pursuit of a place in the top four.

Inter Milan’s Edin Dzeko, 36, Burnley’s Wout Weghorst, 30, and AC Milan’s Olivier Giroud, 36, have all been linked with moves to Old Trafford.

But how do they stack up compared with one another?

SunSport has taken a look at their statistics since the start of last season.

Dzeko and Weghorst have played almost the exact same number of matches – with just one between them at 53 and 54 – while Giroud has managed 44.

Inter man Dzeko leads the way in the goalscoring charts with 20 as the other two are locked together on 16.

Weghorst edges things when it comes to assists – the Burnley loanee registering eight compared with Dzeko’s seven and Giroud’s six.

Dzeko has the best shot conversion rate and has also registered the most attempts at 125.

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But of those efforts, Weghorst has managed the most on target.

Giroud comes third in most of the statistical comparisons and “chances created” is no different.

The former Arsenal man has laid on 40 opportunities for his team-mates, with Dzeko on 51 and Weghorst 49.

But Giroud’s most impressive numbers come in the air.

While Weghorst has competed in the most aerial duels, Giroud has a win percentage of 64 compared to Weghorst’s 46 and Dzeko’s 54.

Finally, when it comes to touches in their respective games, Weghorst has had 200 more than Dzeko in just one more match.

Giroud has had a further 560 less, albeit in 10 fewer appearances.

Man Utd currently sit fourth in the Premier League table, two points ahead of Tottenham in fifth but nine off leaders Arsenal.

And if they are to close the gap, what are the chances of them turning to a former Gunner to help them do it?

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk