By Peter Weis@PeterVicey

Report: Manchester United join race for Guirassy

Britain's national daily The Guardian" reports that English record champions Manchester United have made contact with Serhou Guirassy's agent about a possible winter transfer. 
Serhou Guirassy
Serhou GuirassyVfB Stuttgart
Britain's "The Guardian" newspaper adds Manchester United to the long list of clubs interested in acquiring VfB Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy. According to a report published in the paper on Friday, the English Red Devils have contacted Guirassy's agent about a possible January move.

Man U head-coach Erik ten Hag is evidently keen on procuring some competition to shake up his striking corps. Seven natural forwards on ten Hag's have scored a paltry total of just four league goals for the currently 6th-placed EPL side.

Rumors concerning Guirassy's departure will doubtless continue to swirl throughout the coming eight weeks. Concurring German media reports suggest that a release clause inserted into his contract when he signed with Stuttgart permanently means the Guinean could be had for as little as €20 million.

Guirassy actually had two release clauses built into his VfB deal. One, which has already expired, would have enabled him to depart during the summer transfer window. The 27-year-old nevertheless made certain that he could move on in the subsequent window as well.

Guirassy's estimated market worth has quadrupled to €40 million since the start of the season. The existence of the dual clauses strongly suggests that the player does wish to move up to a larger club as soon as possible. Recent statements from Guirassy appear to suggest this as well.

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