sport news Erik ten Hag admits Man United are in need of a striker to fill the void left ... trends now 'You need one who can have an impact': Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United won't 'burn money' in their hunt for a new striker this month, but insists he 'needs' a new frontman to compete with Anthony Martial Manchester United are short in attack following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure Erik ten Hag reiterated the need for a new striker but says it has to be right one United's finances are limited after a busy summer and a loan deal is preferred Ten Hag says he's satisfied with Anthony Martial's performances in many games By Chris Wheeler for the Daily Mail Published: 22:31 GMT, 2 January 2023 | Updated: 00:37 GMT, 3 January 2023 252 shares 16 Viewcomments Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag's priority this month is a new striker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, but the Dutchman insists he won't 'burn money' for the sake of it. United's £220million spend in the summer and the continuing uncertainty around the sale of the club means finances are limited and a loan deal is preferred. 'We have a good team when all the players are available,' he added. Manchester United boss Erik ten hag has admitted his team is in need of a new striker The Red Devils are currently short in strike following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure last month 'But with many games coming up, I think there is a need (for a striker). 'You need one who can have an impact, otherwise you are just burning money.' Ten Hag has no doubts about Anthony Martial's ability to lead the attack despite a subdued performance at Wolves, and he backed the Frenchman to bounce back against Bournemouth. 'He didn't play for a long time and probably this (Wolves) wasn't his game,' said the United boss. 'In the next game, I expect a better performance from him. I'm convinced of that. 'I'm really happy with his performances across many games. If you see the minutes he's played and the impact he's had so far, it's really huge.' Ten Hag says he's satisfied with Anthony Martial despite a subdued performance at Wolves Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility