The Athletic published an article analyzing several forwards suitable for Amorim's tactical system and "made" a list of forward recruitment for Manchester United. Osimhen and Dzekeres were both included in the list, and Crystal Palace forward Mateta was also recommended to Manchester United.

Hard-to-get player - Osimhen

If there is enough money and channels to sign Osimhen, Amorim will sign him without hesitation.

Turkish giants Galatasaray rented the Nigerian international from Naples in the 2024/25 season. He easily won the Turkish domestic double with an amazing data of 0.90 goals per game (37 goals in 41 games, 26 goals in 30 league games).

In the four seasons he spent in Naples, he averaged more than 4 shots per game in Serie A, and with his active running and irresistible power, he exceeded his expected number of goals many times.

Amorim's old player - Dzekeresh

Dzekeresh may be Amorim's most trusted striker, but he has also become Arsenal's target this summer.

Why? Because he is the most deadly goal machine in the Portuguese Super League - even if the 12 penalties last season are deducted, his 39 league goals are still unmatched.

"Dzekeresh always goes straight to the goal," his Swedish youth coach Kisfaludi told him in November 2024, "He is very ruthless."

SkillCorner data also confirms this: in the seven major European leagues, he has a lot of behind-the-back runs every 30 minutes of possession, ranking in the 89th percentile among forwards. He also likes to run diagonally on the wing and rarely retreats to connect with his teammates.

Well-known free agent - Jonathan David

The Canadian teenager played 232 times for Lille and scored 109 goals. The third scorer in the club's history will seek a higher stage as a free agent.

David has experience as a left striker and a No. 10. He has both assists and goals, and often cooperates with teammates inside and outside the penalty area. His performance often reminds people of Martial when he was young.

The 25-year-old player has a stable goal efficiency. In the past four years, his goal number has often been higher or close to the expected value.

Digging inside the Premier League - Mateta

Mateta is a safe option who has adapted to the Premier League.

Since December 2023, he has scored 30 goals in the Premier League and played a key role in Crystal Palace's sprint in the second half of the season, helping the team win the FA Cup.

His expected goals per game value of 0.17 confirms that he is a "box-type" center forward: relying on running and physical confrontation to create high-quality opportunities in the penalty area.