Champions League finalists Inter want BOTH of Man Utd's flop strikers as they target Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee
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INTER MILAN are keeping tabs on Manchester United flops Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee ahead of the summer transfer window.
Inter are set to enter the summer market for a striker to compete with first-choice pairing Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram.
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Inter Milan are eyeing Manchester United flops Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee
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Inter have explored Hojlund's situation despite Man Utd's struggles
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Inter believe they can get Zirkzee on loan from Man Utd with an option or obligation to buy
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According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Nerazzurri are considering Hojlund, 22, as an option despite his struggles at Old Trafford.
The Champions League finalists remember the Dane's impressive year at Atalanta before his move to United in 2023.
However, Inter are facing competition from Serie A rivals Napoli and Juventus who called Hojlund's camp in March.
Romano claims a potential deal is up to the Red Devils, who have seen the striker amassing a mere four goals in 31 Premier League appearances this season.
Inter are also interested in Zirkzee, 24, who also shone bright in the Serie A at Bologna before his move to United last summer.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Simone Inzaghi's side believe they can get the Holland striker on loan with an option or obligation to buy.
Inter also like that the centre-forward offers them "tactical solutions" and they believe his "technical quality and creativity" suits playing in a strike partnership.
Juventus have also been linked with Zirkzee but their interest may have been cooled due to them sacking manager Thiago Motta, who got the best from the Dutchman at Bologna.
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Zirkzee has also struggled at Old Trafford with only seven goals in 49 appearances during his debut season.
Man Utd are rigorously looking for a striker to spark Ruben Amorim's attack.
Who is Manchester United's new striker Joshua Zirkzee? (1)
Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres and Ipswich Town ace Liam Delap are among the club's top targets.
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