Manchester United are seriously considering strengthening up top as they prepare to grapple with matches in four different competitions.
With only the Premier League to focus on, the Red Devils got away with signing only Benjamin Sesko last summer, while leaving Joshua Zirkzee as his backup.
The Dutchman, who is a popular figure in the dressing room, is keen to stay at Old Trafford but his lack of goals means INEOS are better off without him.
The Slovenian needs help if he is to avoid going down the road that Rasmus Hojlund did during his time at the club.
Michael Carrick understands this, and the co-owners have been instructed to sign an experienced backup, with the likes of Ivan Toney and Danny Welbeck among the names being monitored.