Paul Ince has recommended three transfer targets to Manchester United following the devastating Marcus Rashford injury blow.
England striker Rashford could miss up to two months with a stress fracture of the back after injuring himself during during United’s FA Cup win over Wolves last week.
Solskjaer has played down the chances of Manchester United – currently fifth in the Premier League – signing a replacement for Rashford, with the transfer window closing on January 31.
But ex-Red Devils midfielder Ince has urged his former club to enter the transfer window and sign either Edinson Cavani, Fernando Llorente or Danny Ings.
Prolific forward Cavani is set to leave French champions PSG and has also attracted interest from Manchester United’s Premier League rivals Chelsea this month.
Former Tottenham striker Llorente has been linked with a return to the English top-flight, while Ings is enjoying a superb season for Southampton, scoring 16 goals in 26 matches.
‘For me, Edinson Cavani is the ideal choice, if he even wants to come to England. If United can get hold of him, then they should go for it,’ Ince told Paddy Power.
‘He’s going to be big money and he’s the wrong side of 30 which is a bit worrying, but I’m not sure United are in the place to be picky at the moment.
‘Ole has to decide whether he sticks with what he’s got, or brings someone in. For me, it’s too much of a gamble to stick with the current lot.
‘Fernando Llorente is a decent option, though Cavani would be my first choice. Someone like Danny Ings would also be a great shout, he’s scoring goals for fun at the moment.
‘Obviously, Southampton fans won’t want to hear that, but if you want someone who’s in form and scoring goals, Ings could be a good, proven choice.
‘The thing is, whoever United go to now they’re going to be ripped off – they reek of desperation because of Rashford’s injury. Top four was already tough, whether Rashford was playing or not.
‘It’s obviously just gotten a whole lot harder. Without signing someone to score goals this window, they’ll struggle, but if they sign Cavani I fancy them to get in the top four – that’s for sure.’
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