Manchester United are still a few players away from competing for the Premier League title, according to a former assistant manager.
Rene Meulensteen held various roles at United under Sir Alex Ferguson before eventually becoming his assistant manager in 2008, holding the position until David Moyes' arrival in 2013.
He says that, whilst United's current form means they would be a challenge for anyone in the Premier League, they still need to strengthen their squad.
Alongside a defender and a midfielder, Meulensteen argued that the Reds need a striker like Robert Lewandowski or Harry Kane to lead their forward line.
"United need to start competing for the Premier League, but that’s a big ask,” he told talkSPORT.
“I still think they need to strengthen in the back-line, and I would definitely get something in the midfield, for sure.
“I still think, at the moment Manchester United are in form, they could beat any team that comes in front of them, but at the same time they could still lose to any team as well.
"The front three works, I have to say, but they’re obviously very young, especially with Greenwood.
“I can see a more experienced player coming in, but that depends on whether they want to play with a real out-and-out striker because they don’t really have one.
"Obviously Martial can play there and plays it in his way, so does Rashford, but he’s not an out-and-out striker like for example Lewandowski or Kane.
"With all the strength United have going forward, I think a really top, top striker who you know is going to score 20 goals-plus every season would be a massive help."
