Rio Ferdinand names striker Man United should sign instead of Weghorst, added that Osimhen’s too expensive.

Rio Ferdinand, a former defender for Manchester United, advised the team to choose Mehdi Taremi of Porto over Wout Weghorst.

Rio Ferdinand believes that at this time, it would be too pricey for Manchester United to bring in Victor Osimhen.

Erik ten Hag is finishing negotiations to sign Weghorst because he is keen to get a new striker during this transfer window.

Burnley player Weghorst is presently on loan at Besiktas of the Turkish Super Lig.

When Manchester United tried to convince the Turkish giants to revoke Weghorst’s season-long loan, their initial offer was turned down.

The Red Devils, in contrast, ought to pursue Taremi, who has scored 14 goals in 20 appearances for his Portuguese club this season, according to club great Ferdinand.

Currently, Taremi’s contract with Porto has a €60 million (£53 million) release clause that will run out the next year.

Ferdinand responded, “I’d have gone and got Taremi in from Porto,” after the United team’s pursuit of Weghorst was brought up on the YouTube program Vibe with Five.

“It’s massive money, 100 million, 120 million, [Victor] Osimhen, you’re getting charged. You’re paying big dough for these guys.”