Manchester United have added to their attack by completing the signing of Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley.
The 30-year-old centre-forward, who starred for Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2022, has agreed to move to Man Utd until the end of the season after terminating his loan from Burnley at Besiktas.
"I feel privileged to be joining Manchester United," Weghorst told the club's official website. "I've played against the club in the past and it’s a fantastic feeling to now have the chance to pull on the famous red shirt.
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"I've seen United’s progress under Erik ten Hag this season and can’t wait to start playing my part in pushing the team towards its aims.
"Whatever happens in the next few months, I can promise to give everything to the club for as long as I am here.
"I thank everyone who has played a part in getting me to this stage, and now I am looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and getting involved straight away."
Weghorst, who joined Burnley from Wolfsburg on the January transfer deadline day last year, scored two goals in 20 Premier League appearances last season.
The 6ft 6in striker had been enjoying a productive season in the 2022/23 Turkish Super Lig, scoring eight goals and providing four assists in 16 matches.
Weghorst is Man Utd’s second signing of the window following the arrival on loan of Jack Butland from Crystal Palace.
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