Wout Weghorst

Wout Weghorst is on the verge of completing his loan transfer to Manchester United after a deal was agreed with both parent club Burnley and current loan ...

"His link-up play and the problems he caused all day kept Burnley in a position on the field where they could cause problems," Wright said. “When you see the position he takes up for his goal, it is fantastic, and the calmness with the way he took it. While Weghorst may not end up as a regular starter, he gives United a different option to Anthony Martial and [Marcus Rashford](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/marcus-rashford), neither of whom have ever really staked a serious claim they are the permanent answer in the lead striker role. Ten Hag is keen to get the deal over the line as quickly as possible [in the hope he can register Weghorst in time](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/wout-weghorst-debut-manutd-transfer-28937313) to be involved for Saturday's Manchester derby. This is one area where Weghorst could also be of greater benefit to the team as a collective. If you saw the game, you would have seen he is a lively boy. Despite scoring just twice in 20 appearances for Burnley last season, on their way to relegation, Weghorst has found the net eight times in 16 games for Besiktas this season. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) manager Jurgen Klopp - who was due to face the striker the following weekend - said: "They [Burnley] brought in a new striker. And it is Weghorst's all-round game which could prove most valuable to United and Ten Hag's philosophy. Ten Hag has been crying out for a new no.9, particularly following the exit of [Weghorst was spotted at Istanbul Airport on Thursday](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/wout-weghorst-debut-manutd-transfer-28937313) ahead of his flight to Manchester where he will complete the finer details of his move. The 30-year-old

Sometimes a big club needs a big man and, bar an unproductive spell at Burnley, Weghorst's track record reveals why Erik ten Hag wants him at Old Trafford.

But last season, Sebastien Haller, a more conventional No 9, scored 34 times for his Ajax team and Weghorst has more in common with the latter. One of the few highlights of his time at Burnley, perhaps bettered by a starring display in victory at Brighton, came with a defence-splitting pass for Jay Rodriguez to score in a draw against United. The figures that have garnered most attention are Weghorst’s pressing statistics, with his 57 pressures against Wolves the most by anyone in a Premier League game last season. He departed the Premier League by the backdoor, relegated with Burnley, a scorer of only two goals in 20 games, the supposed upgrade for If Weghorst was very interested, waving goodbye to the Besiktas supporters before his exit was finalised, he is the compromise candidate, the tall figure for the short-term task. If [Lionel Messi](/topic/lionel-messi) finally winning the World Cup, at the fifth attempt and in such extraordinary circumstances, ranked as one of the great footballing stories, it was almost ended by a rather less celebrated figure.

Burnley flop Wout Weghorst flies out of Istanbul on a private plane after Man United struck a loan deal, paying off his current loan club Besiktas with £2.5m ...

United are now facing a race to get Weghorst registered in time to be available for their derby clash with Manchester City on Saturday. Wout Weghorst has flown out of Istanbul to travel to England ahead of joining Manchester United on loan until the end of the season. [Fanatik](https://www.fanatik.com.tr/son-dakika-besiktasta-weghorst-gelismesi-2316819) claiming that the striker has already packed his bags ahead of his move to United after being left out of the Besiktas squad for their league match on Saturday. This comes after United agreed to make a direct payment of £2.5m to Besiktas to take Wout Weghorst on loan until the end of the season. - Wout Weghorst is closing in on a loan move to Manchester United Burnley flop Wout Weghorst flies out of Istanbul on a private plane after Man United struck a loan deal, paying off his current loan club Besiktas with £2.5m get-out fee, to get him in for Manchester derby

In an attempt to bolster their forward line, Manchester United, have secured the services of Dutch striker, Wout Weghorst.

And providing things run smoothly, he could be registered in time for the side’s derby clash with Manchester City. The 30-year-old has spent the first half of the season, impressing fans with his exceptional performances for Besiktas. The forward only scored two goals in 20 appearances for ‘The Clarets’ last season.

Dutch striker Wout Weghorst is close to joining Man United on loan from Burnley for the rest of the season.

[Anthony Martial](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/anthony-martial) currently the only senior striker at Old Trafford, Weghorst will be under pressure to deliver when he gets his chance with the Reds. I thought he was a good signing and one of the best possible signings to replace [Chris] Wood." He added: "You know who scored the winning goal? He is more of a technical player. Weghorst featured under Van Gaal at the recent World Cup in Qatar, where he scored twice in the Netherlands' quarter-final defeat to Argentina. "They (Burnley) brought in a new striker. Van Gaal is not the only high-profile coach who has praised the Dutch frontman, either. With Wout Weghorst flying to England today ahead of his loan move to Manchester United, there is a chance that the 30-year-old striker could be involved against Manchester City in the derby on Saturday. I thought he was injured, but he was not injured. Having scored 70 goals in 144 matches for Wolfsburg and 45 times in 86 games for AZ Alkmaar, it is no surprise that Weghorst has been highly rated during his career. While the player managed just two goals in 20 appearances for Burnley during his underwhelming stint with the Clarets, his overall goalscoring record is still impressive. The money will be paid to Besiktas, who have reluctantly agreed to terminate his loan deal.

Turkish giants Besiktas reportedly want to sign Wolves centre-forward Raul Jimenez to replace Wout Weghorst, who is set to join Manchester United this week.

[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/wout-weghorst/profil/spieler/228645) currently value Jimenez at approximately £10.5million, but for a winter deal to take place you would expect an offer in excess of that would be required from Besiktas. In the Premier League, he has been a shadow of his former self, failing to score at all. As for the rumours linking Jimenez to a move to Turkey, this could be a win-win situation for both the player and Wolves. A deal could allow the Mexico international to regain some form and confidence, while Wolves could recoup some transfer funds to do their own business this winter. Mexico international Jimenez has been a key player for Wolves in the past but has struggled to find form in the Premier League this season. As a result, Jimenez has fallen behind the likes of Diego Costa, Hwang Hee-chan and Goncalo Guedes in the pecking order, so Wolves may consider selling him this winter.

Speaking last weekend, Patrice Evra said he wants United to sign a striker who gets “ugly” goals and not one that looks pretty on the pitch with no output.

Of course, the quality of league needs to be taken into account and actually Martial’s five goals having had just seven starts isn’t a bad return. His nodded flicks for the on-running Marcus Rashford and Antony could be utilised well. Weghorst also offers a notable asset that Martial hasn’t shown this season - aerial ability. As a result, United have had to look into the loan market and find a cheap makeshift back-up striker for Anthony Martial. That doesn’t matter though, it's the end result that counts. Another appealing aspect is his recent rate of fire.

Weghorst, 30, agreed a loan move to Old Trafford for the remainder of the season on Thursday, after United compensated Turkish club Besiktas £2.5million to ...

Richard Keys mocks Man United's signing of Wout Weghorst, calling the big Dutch frontman a 'Burnley flop' who will be a 'lump up top'... [need to qualify for next season's Champions League and sell players to raise funds ](/sport/football/article-11628103/Man-United-make-Champions-League-Erik-ten-Hag-sign-targets.html)if Ten Hag is to bring in both a striker and a midfielder. Weghorst is intended to be a stop-gap before United can potentially bring in a striker this summer, with Tottenham's Harry Kane and Napoli's Victor Osimhen in the frame. [Richard Keys](/sport/richard-keys/index.html) has ridiculed Manchester United's imminent [signing of Wout Weghorst](/sport/football/article-11626795/Wout-Weghorst-packs-bags-fly-England-sign-contract-Manchester-United.html), describing the Dutch striker as a ' [Burnley](/sport/teampages/burnley.html) flop' and a 'lump'. The Clarets duly loaned him out to Besiktas in July for a season and he has netted nine times in 18 appearances in Turkish football. [Manchester United are closing in on the loan signing of Dutch striker Weghorst](/sport/football/article-11628927/Manchester-United-racing-register-Wout-Weghorst-Saturdays-Manchester-derby.html)

Manchester United are poised to complete the signing of Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley until the end of the season and the Dutch striker has an ...

[AZ Alkmaar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/az-alkmaar), going on to sport it for both Wolfsburg and Burnley. [Wolfsburg](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/vfl-wolfsburg) hitman will have his pick of a few lesser-regarded options, none of which he's worn at his previous clubs. [Burnley](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/burnley-fc) for the second of the Red Devils' season, as they battle for silverware on four fronts. But now the Red Devils boss [looks to have finally got his man](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/wout-weghorst-debut-manutd-transfer-28937313), as once Weghorst dots the i's and crosses the t's, he'll seal a long-awaited deal. But with United keen to have their new striker registered in time for Saturday's derby clash with At the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive) for the Netherlands, however, he turned out with the 19 on his back again, having briefly sported No.14 during his early days in the Dutch setup. At Old Trafford, however, the available numbers - within the realm of sensibility - are as follows: 13, 15, 16, 24, 26, 27 and 30. Give us your pick in the Have your say! [comments section](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/wout-weghorst-manutd-shirt-number-28939724#comment-section). [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) with the move, as he's been desperate to sign a striker throughout the [January transfer window](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/january-transfer-window) and watched targets like [Cody Gakpo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cody-gakpo) and [Joao Felix](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/joao-felix) join [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) rivals in [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) and [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc). Starting out as 28 for local side [Emmen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-emmen) before becoming their No.9, Weghorst was handed the 19 jersey upon his arrival at fellow Dutch club [Heracles](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/heracles-almelo).

The loan signing for Burnley is expected to get some minutes off the bench as Manchester United aim for a ninth win on the trot.

He was taken off against Charlton with a hamstring problem and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will deputise if required. [Erik ten Hag](/topic/erik-ten-hag) will assess Diogo Dalot ahead of the game in the hope he can start at right-back. [Anthony Martial](/topic/anthony-martial), but it is the latter who will lead the line in the Manchester derby after being rested in midweek.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on their pursuit of striker Wout Weghorst ahead of Saturdays Manchester derby with Manchester City: I think we are ...

"He is so important," the manager said. "But also in possession, he can speed up the game. "On the long term, it is looking really good, he will be back for the start of pre-season," Ten Hag said. "He's the cement between the stones. Hopefully, it will be soon, he will be there." But he wouldn't be available for tomorrow"

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has hinted that Wout Weghorst could still return to Turf Moor in the future as his surprise loan move to Manchester United ...

[Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-weghorst-transfer-kompany-28946389#comments-section) Do you think Weghorst will be a good signing for Man Utd? He’s definitely one of them, but he’s now thinking of going to Man United and not in the Championship." Speaking at a press conference, the Burnley boss said of Weghorst: "I think with this situation, it has to play out when it plays out. [have to cut their cloth accordingly next summer:](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-transfers-ten-hag-28941652) which could make the striker an attractive option if he impresses during his six-month audition. [Erik ten Hag,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) who has been [scouring the market for attacking reinforcements](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-weghorst-mudryk-28914049) following [Cristiano Ronaldo's exit.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-cristiano-ronaldo-man-utd-28558713) United are now [poised to sign Weghorst on loan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/wout-weghorst-transfer-man-utd-28940593) until the end of the season, but the Dutchman's long-term future is still up in the air. [Let us know here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-weghorst-transfer-kompany-28946389#comments-section) "But you are anticipating too much in thinking we are going to be in the Premier League but in my case, I am a Championship manager at a Championship club and I don't want to be thinking about being in the Premier League at all right now. "But the crucial part is that he has to finish his season wherever that is and at the end of the season I will have a conversation with the player, which for me is the most important conversation, and that will then decide everything. [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) man, who has the Clarets on course for an instant return to the Premier League, has hinted he would like the chance to convince the Weghorst to return to Turf Moor again next season - even if Ten Hag and United would like to keep him for longer. [Vincent Kompany](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/vincent-kompany) would like to persuade Wout Weghorst to play a part in his future plans at [Burnley](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/burnley-fc) - regardless of how his six-month loan spell at [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) pans out. Every player with a contract with us is a player that, if he is wanting and willing and if everything is right, then it is a player that makes it easier for us than going into the market and spending whatever amount of money. [Besiktas](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/besiktas) after netting just two goals as the Clarets dropped out of the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) last May.