Manchester United have reportedly chosen not to sign Wout Weghorst on a permanent basis this summer, instead putting together a four-man shortlist for an alternative striker.
The Burnley forward was loaned to United in January but has only scored two goals in 26 outings.
He spent the first half of the season on loan with Besiktas, where he scored nine goals in 18 appearances.
Weghorst impressed for the Netherlands at the World Cup in Qatar, but he has yet to make an impact at Old Trafford.
The 6ft 6in target man started the first 19 games he was available for in all competitions, only to slip down the pecking order with substitute appearances.
The 30-year-old is yet to find the net in 13 Premier League matches, which has led to criticism that he is not good enough for a club of such size.
Due to his struggle, Manchester Evening News are reporting that a permanent move to United is not on the cards for him this summer.
Weghorst still has two years remaining on his Burnley contract having joined the Clarets for £12.5million from Wolfsburg in January 2022.
A new striker is the priority for United this summer with Tottenham’s Harry Kane their top target.