sport news Paul Scholes urges Manchester United to sign Cody Gakpo or Christopher Nkunku trends now 'I hope we can do something': Paul Scholes urges Manchester United to sign Cody Gakpo or Chelsea target Christopher Nkunku to fill the void left by the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United to bring in a new striker Scholes feels Cody Gakpo or Christopher Nkunku are best options to consider United are short of attacking options following departure of Cristiano Ronaldo By Jeorge Bird For Mailonline Published: 08:35 GMT, 1 December 2022 | Updated: 08:43 GMT, 1 December 2022 Viewcomments Paul Scholes believes that Manchester United should look to sign Cody Gakpo or Christopher Nkunku to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo's acrimonious departure could lead to United looking to bring in a replacement either in January or next summer. United legend Scholes feels that a new centre-forward is a priority as Marcus Rashford is most effective playing out wide. Paul Scholes believes that Manchester United should sign Cody Gakpo to bolster their attack Speaking on MUTV's The Debate, Scholes said: 'I think there's a couple of forwards they might look at. 'The kid at RB Leipzig that's been linked with Chelsea, Nkunku. Centre forward is obviously the big position that needs filling. 'We have Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford who can both play there, but I think Marcus prefers being out wide and Antony's injury record isn't great. 'January might be too soon [to replace Ronaldo], they're probably looking at next summer now, but I do think there are players out there.' Scholes says United should consider Christopher Nkunku, who is wanted by Chelsea United legend Scholes feels that strengthening in attack is a priority for his former club Scholes feels that the impact that Gakpo has made at the World Cup - he has scored three goals so far - makes him an ideal candidate for United. Scholes said: 'The lad at PSV – Gakpo – is doing really well for Netherlands at the World Cup and I think Ten Hag has been really interested in him before. 'There's players out there for sure. January can be a tough window to do business but I hope we can do something and bring in a new centre forward.' United are short of options in attack following Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious departure It is clear that United require more goals - they have only scored 20 times in the Premier League this season compared to Arsenal's 33 and Manchester City's 40. As Scholes alludes to, Nkunku, who currently plays for RB Leipzig has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea, with Le10Sport reporting that 'everything is complete' with regards to a switch that could take place next summer. Gakpo, therefore, could be the best option for United to consider. The 23-year-old has scored nine goals in the Eredivisie this season and also has three in the Europa League. He often plays as a winger for PSV but is also capable of operating up front. Ronaldo, meanwhile, is considering an offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr that could see him earn £344million across the next two and a half years. The Portugal star left United after heavily criticising the club during an interview with Piers Morgan. Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility