Five 20-goal strikers Louis van Gaal could sign this summer

Jackson Martinez

The 28-year-old Porto poacher is of a similar age to Van Gaal’s current crop of forwards, but he is in a far better run of goalscoring form. Menacing marksman Martinez has already reached the 20-goal mark this campaign, and his power and direct approach is something the Old Trafford outfit could benefit from next season.

Alexandre Lacazette

Ferocious Frenchman Lacazette has fired Lyon to top of the Ligue 1 table, after impressively striking over 20 times this season.

The 23-year-old has plenty of time to improve his attacking attributes, but based on present form in front of goal, the Red Devils could certainly use his abilities next season, after what could be a serious summer shake-up on the red half of Manchester.

Mario Mandzukic

Atletico Madrid’s clinical Croatian was expected to drop in form when departing Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, but the sublime striker has been brilliant during his time in Spain.

Diego Simeone’s La Liga champions are reaping the benefits of putting faith in their towering targetman, with Mandzukic firing in over 20 goals this season. The Atletico attacker isn’t a typical United signing, but his aerial abilities and killer instinct in front of goal have made him a desired frontman in Europe.

Bas Dost

Wolfsburg have experienced a rampant rise to prominence this term in the Bundesliga, climbing to second place, only eight points behind Munich. The Wolves have deadly Dutch dangerman Dost to thank for a meteoric rise in form, with the 25-year-old blasting in an incredible 13 goals in the first two months of this calendar year.

A summer move to Old Trafford is a distinct possibility, with Van Gaal having handed the clinical finisher his first international call-up in August 2012, showing there is a previous connection between the Dutch duo.

United are vying for silverware success in the FA Cup, but a return to the Champions League next season is their priority. They are available at 5/6 to clinch a top four finish as the season draws to a close.