3 Replacements For Falcao: Could This Real Madrid Star Cut It At Manchester United?

The sun maybe setting for the Falcao-Manchester United affair, the Colombian could have said his goodbyes in the last game for Manchester United at Old Trafford and with his loan deal ending after this season, he could be on his way back to Monaco and not complete his move to United on a permanent basis.

United have needed a striker to score goals, but unfortunately neither Falcao nor Van Persie has been able to provide the firepower this season and it is time to replace the strikers at the club. Rooney will be the focal point in attack next season, hopefully, he will not have to play in midfield again. Manchester United have always had a devastating pair of forwards, but this season has been different and with the club needing some firepower badly, we look at 3 players who could replace the Colombian at Old Trafford.

1. Edinson Cavani

Replace one South American with another, Cavani has been in red hot form for PSG since the start of the year and ever since he threatened to leave the club, he has become one of their go-to guys this season. Zlatan might be leaving the club at the end of his contract, but that does not mean that Cavani would be willing to remain at PSG, he would like to try his ability at a league which is tougher than Ligue 1 (no disrespect meant here) but Cavani would need to prove himself, like he did in Serie A that he is willing to risk it to get better, United would have to break the bank but the investment would be worth it.

2. Karim Benzema

Another striker who seems to be in the shadow of other players at his club, Karim Benzema has always been a goal scorer with a great scoring record. Benzema has always been in the shadow of Ronaldo and has often had to play second fiddle to the Portuguese. Benzema still is one of the most lethal strikers in the world and move away from Real Madrid could do his goal scoring record a lot of good. Benzema with Rooney would be a great partnership while Rooney can tee off the passes, Benzema can score a glut of goals thanks to his finishing, and United fans would be thinking this is too good to be true, but stranger things have happened in football.

3. Javier Hernandez

Chicharito

When Hernandez played his first season with Rooney, he scored 20 goals, how he has fallen from the graces at Manchester United cannot be taken lightly but if Louis Van Gaal can give the player another chance, he could come good and United would not have to pay one dollar to get the services of a striker who is good and still can become get better. He might not have had the best season at Real Madrid, but this could have cleared his head and helped him understand why he was sent away on loan in the first place. His return could herald the start of another brilliant partnership with Rooney. Hopefully, the Mexican will be able to get back to his goal scoring ways.