Manchester United eventually broke their goal-scoring drought on Boxing Day, coming back from two goals down to defeat high-flying Aston Villa 3-2 in the Premier League.

Rasmus Hojlund, who had not scored in the English Premier League before to Tuesday, finally broke his duck to help his club claim all three points.

Manager Erik ten Hag will be pleased with his attacking players, but he was well aware of the dangers of putting too much burden on the young Dane’s shoulders this season.

Initially, ammunition is required.

He requested another striker but was told to make do with Anthony Martial, who has since let the boss down.

The Frenchman, whose contract will not be extended beyond next summer, has been linked with a January departure, and if that happens, the club intends to replace him.

Benjamin Sesko, Serhou Guirassy, and Youssef En-Nesyri have all been connected with a move to Old Trafford, and now Correio da Manh (via Sport Witness) has added a fresh name to the mix.

Viktor Gyokeres, who joined Sporting Lisbon from Coventry City in the summer, has had a terrific start to life in Portugal.

In 19 starts across all competitions, the Swede has scored 17 goals and provided eight assists, averaging a goal per 93 minutes.

Gyokeres are making an impression in Portugal

United have entered the competition for the 25-year-old, whose release clause is €100 million, while Transfermarkt values him at €45 million.

Sporting are leading Liga Portugal and are desperate to keep their striker as they attempt to win the domestic title for the second time in two years.

The former Brighton and Hove Albion striker is claimed to have recently guaranteed Sporting fans that he will stay until the summer, when a transfer race is likely to flare up.

His probable cost in January also makes him a more realistic target for United, who will have INEOS backing them next summer.