July 1st 2023.
Manchester United are looking for a new striker to add to their squad this summer, and are turning to Porto's Taremi as a more cost-effective option. Reports suggest the club have somewhere between £100 million and £150 million to spend this summer, but with a deal for Mason Mount already set to cost £55 million plus £5 million in add-ons, and talks underway to sign goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan for £43 million, United are already being pushed to their limits.
It's not just the money that's proving to be a problem either, as United have already shelved their interest in Tottenham's Harry Kane, knowing they will demand a fee of over £100 million for a player in the final year of his contract. Victor Osimhen of Napoli is another admired option, but the Nigerian is thought to be valued at £130 million, again putting him out of reach for United.
Now, the club are weighing up a bid for Taremi, who could be available for around £17 million this summer. The Iranian international is in the final year of his contract with Porto, and has hit 20 or more league goals in his last two campaigns in Portugal. Taremi has already rejected offers from Newcastle United and Everton in the last year, but this could be a different situation with United.
A Bola report claims United boss Erik ten Hag appreciates Taremi's qualities and has been monitoring him for some time. Taremi himself has confirmed he received an offer from Newcastle last summer, but thought Porto would be the better option for him. He also said that Everton's proposal didn't interest him.
It remains to be seen if Manchester United make a move for Taremi, but if they do, it would seem to be their most cost-effective option in their search for a new striker.
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