- Man United are currently struggling in front of goal following the departure of Romelu Lukaku
- Solskjaer is desperate to add more depth in the striking department in January
- Mario Mandzukic, who has fallen out of favour at Juventus has emerged as a potential transfer
Manchester United are reportedly closing in on a transfer deal for Mario Mandzukic ahead of the January window after the Juventus ace agreed to slash his £300,000-a-week wage demands by half.
United are understood to be eyeing a £10million January swoop for the forward, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer desperate for a striker.
Mario Mandzukic's decision to ease his wage demands could see him earn move to Man United. Photo: Getty Images.
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The 33-year-old was on Solskjaer’s radar during the summer but his salary demands saw a possible switch to Old Trafford collapse.
The United boss was therefore forced to put his faith in youngsters in the striking department, having allowed Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to leave for Inter Milan.
But Solskjaer’s men have struggled in front of goal, with Marcus Rashford, who often leads the line struggling to shoulder the responsibility following Anthony Martia's injury.
As such, the Norwegian is desperate to compromise to land an experienced striker during the January window.
Mandzukic, who has since been exiled by Maurizio Sarri is now prepared to relax his demands in order to seal a move to Old Trafford.
“His reps have been in contact and are willing to change their demands. There will be other bonuses factored into the deal. It looks like one that could get done now," an Old Trafford source told SunSport.
