Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is exactly what Manchester United are missing, according to former Gunners player Paul Merson.
Aubameyang leads the scoring charts for the London side this season, bagging 17 goals in 26 Premier League appearances so far.
The former Borussia Dortmund man has entered the final two years of his contract at the Emirates Stadium leading to speculation he could follow in the footsteps of Robin van Persie in moving to Old Trafford.
United are expected to be in the market for a new forward in the summer transfer window but could opt to make Odion Ighalo’s loan stay permanent.
Merson feels a move for Aubameyang would make perfect sense as he offers what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is currently missing.
“Aubameyang is what Manchester United are missing,” he told Sky Sports. “He is a goal scorer and goal scorers are priceless.
“If you look at United and the way they played against Manchester City a couple of weeks ago, I thought they were very, very good.
“You looked at them and thought they have got a chance, especially if they could also get hold of a couple more players, especially a creative midfielder.
“You couldn't help but be impressed with their performance and if they were to sign Aubameyang and they also got someone like a Jack Grealish, are they big players? They would be a major force, in my opinion.
“They are crying out for someone who is going to score them 20 to 25 goals, and that's what Aubameyang can bring. He gets you 25 goals without even breaking sweat.
“Add a Grealish if they can get him and then you've got Bruno Fernandes as well playing in behind a striker, Manchester United will be a major force.”
