Man Utd eye Porto star with 18 goals as striker signing is priority for Amorim

Manchester United's hunt for a potent striker gains momentum as the team grapples with a lackluster goal-scoring record this season.

The Red Devils are expected to make the addition of a quality No.9 one of their top priorities in the summer window.

The ongoing struggle of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkee to find the net has led to heightened speculation of United investing in a marksman who won't squander scoring opportunities.

The duo has managed just 12 goals in their combined 69 appearances this term, epitomizing United's front line woes.

Spain international and Porto's star striker, Samu Aghehowa, is being eyed as an alternative option by Manchester United.

Aghehowa's sensational goal-scoring record stands at 18 goals and three assists across Liga Portugal and the Europa League in just 26 appearances.

United experienced first-hand the damage Aghehowa can inflict when he scored a brace against them in the Europa League back in October.

Aghehowa's superlative performance and his impressive adjustment to life in Portugal after being on Atletico Madrid’s books is reportedly influencing United's interest in him.

Despite their interest, United should brace for a hefty fee if they are to sign Aghehowa. Currently, he has a release clause of £83m in his contract at the Estadio do Dragao. This amount is significantly higher than the £34.4million Chelsea could have paid for him last summer.

However, Aghehowa's potential is drawing more than just curiosity. At 20, he embodies the profile of the young and hungry stars Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are looking to have at Old Trafford.