Marko Arnautovic: Manchester United keen on Austrian striker

Manchester United are interested in signing Bologna's former player.

The new United boss was asked about the Austrian after the loss to the Seagulls.

He said that 250 players had been linked with the club.

It is believed that Ten Hag sees the value in bringing in a player who worked with him at FC Twente.

While United are pursuing longer term targets, such as 19-year-old Red Bull Salzburg forward Benjamin Sesko, the performance against Seagulls shows the need to bring in new players now.

After Anthony Martial was ruled out with a injury, Ten Hag decided to play Christian Eriksen in a false nine role against Graham Potter's side.

The need for a centre-forward is obvious with Ten Hag preferring to allow Marcus and Jadon to operate in wider roles.

A more combative element to the United attack would be brought about by the move for Arnautovich.

He found the net on 14 occasions in 33 games for Bologna last season, after scoring 43 goals in 184 appearances for West Ham andStoke.

It's not unusual for United to buy strikers they wouldn't normally like, such as the case of Ighalo, who was brought to Old United by Solskjaer.

Fans booed their team off after this afternoon's game and those who protested against the Glazer family before the game.