Man Utd now want hitman who ran their defence ragged in Oct & bagged a brace, want his left-back teammate too - report

Manchester United want Porto striker Samu Aghehowa and left-back Francisco Moura, and their scouts have been gathering information on them, according to the Daily Mail.

The Spanish international forward ran the Red Devils’ defence ragged in October, bagging a brace in the 3-3 draw in the Europa League, and it appears his performance caught their attention.

Man United had scouts watching Aghehowa and Moura in the Liga Portugal against Casa Pia last night, and the former notched a goal and assist as Porto ran out 2-0 winners.

The 20-year-old has now scored 13 goals in 14 appearances across the league and Europa League this term, weighing in with an assist.

He scored nine times in 35 La Liga games last term and is on course to double that return after hitting the ground running in the Portuguese top flight.

The Man United target was very close to joining Chelsea for £35 million last summer and could be moving to the Premier League if manager Ruben Amorim sanctions a move.

It is unclear if the Old Trafford club will look to sign a striker in January, with Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund impressing in recent games.

However, they could move for a left-back after Luke Shaw suffered another injury setback on Tuesday.

While Tyrell Malacia is finally back in action, Man United could do with another option in the position, and Moura fits the bill.

The 25-year-old has seven assists in 20 appearances this term and can also play in midfield, which makes him suitable for the left wing-back role.

The Porto star is a brilliant crosser, a feature Amorim looks for in his wing-backs, and a move could be on the cards in January or next summer if Man United are convinced he is their man.

Article written by Alani .