Amorim is looking for a shock replacement for Rashford amid Barcelona’s ‘priority’ claims.

Manchester United have surprisingly identified Red Bull Salzburg ace Nene Dorgeles as the replacement for Barcelona target Marcus Rashford, it has been revealed.

Reuben Amorim and Man United they need reinforcements in attack, especially since at least one striker may leave Old Trafford this month. Joshua Zirkzee has decided to stay, Rashford has admitted he wants a “new challenge” and Alejandro Garnacho is in talks to join Napoli.

United hope to add Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain to their strikers before the winter deadline, although he is not the only striker in their sights.

Fabrica Romano revealed that little-known Mali international Dorgeles could take Rashford’s place in the United squad.

The Red Devils have “added Dorgeles to their shortlist” due to his exciting performances in Austria.

Manchester United are “monitoring” Dorgeles’ development and have held “introductory talks” to find out if he is available and how much he will cost.

United will “continue to work” on the matter before deciding whether to make a concrete offer for the 22-year-old.

Although Dorgeles is not a big name and will be relatively unknown to United fans, he seems to have a very bright future ahead of him.

The player mainly prefers to play on the left wing, but he can play anywhere in attack, which should help him adapt to the Amorima system.

Dorgeles has scored six goals and six assists in 27 games for Salzburg this season and has also represented Mali 20 times.

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Marcus Rashford is considering changing Barcelona

There has also been an update on Rashford’s potential departure from United. Catalan newspaper Sport declared that Rashford has chosen Barcelona as his “priority” destination this month.

Rashford ‘wants to join’ Barca and Blaugrana are keen to finalize the loan deal, even if they have to release at least two players first.

There is a huge transfer battle between Barcelona and AC Milan regarding the acquisition of the English winger.

French exit L’Equipe revealed that Milan are prioritizing the capture of Rashford over Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker as they can only sign one British player per year.

Milan are expected to make official contact with Rashford today (Tuesday).

TEAMtalk understands that Manchester United are willing to facilitate Rashford’s departure, opened up to a potential loan transfer.

Borussia Dortmund and Napoli have also been linked with the 27-year-old. Currently, the best places to sign him are Barca and Milan.

After Manchester United knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup on Sunday, Amorim was asked whether Rashford would play again for his boyhood club. The Portuguese said: “I don’t know. I don’t know, we’ll see.

“He’s a Manchester United player. We’ll see.

“He has to work. He has to represent this club and he loves this club, but I have to make choices. (I) have already talked about how I make choices. So it is what it is.

“Let’s continue then. Let’s see the next match. And like I said, I have to make a choice.

Man Utd transfers: Kolo Muani update; midfielder’s failure

Meanwhile, United will need to act quickly if they want to make Kolo Muani their new centre-forward.

Italian outlet La Repubblica law Kolo Muani has chosen Juventus as his next destination after the Serie A giants entered into talks with PSG.

Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that United view the Frenchman as a “concrete” option for a striker, although a deal is slipping through Amorim’s fingers.

Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham is another player Manchester United could miss.

According to Spanish media, Real Madrid are interested in signing Bellingham to play alongside his older brother Jude.

The younger Bellingham sees a move to Madrid as “attractive,” although it will most likely happen in the summer rather than January.

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