Manchester United are ruling out a move for AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud as they search for a No.9

Manchester United have ruled out a move for AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud as they continue their quest for a No.9 in January.

United boss Erik ten Hag has made it clear the club want a No9 after Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive departure.

However, given the uncertainty surrounding the club’s sale, United are limited to the loan market.

Manchester United have ruled out a move for AC Milan and France striker Olivier Giroud

United boss Erik ten Hag has made it clear the club want a number 9 in January

One man who won’t be going to Old Trafford is former Arsenal forward Giroud, 36, who continues to be linked with a move to the MLS.

The France forward has offers on the table and is reportedly open to the possibility of a move to the United States.

He continues to find the net in Serie A but is out of contract in the summer. According to ESPN’s Taylor Twellman, the forward has turned down the Italian club’s latest offer as unidentified MLS teams stand in a circle.

The France forward has MLS offers on the table and is reportedly open to the possibility of a move to the United States

The French striker scored four goals at the World Cup in Qatar, making him his country’s all-time leading scorer and breaking Thierry Henry’s record after scoring his 53rd goal.

Sportsmail reported on Saturday that Man United are monitoring developments with Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram.

The 25-year-old France international is out of contract in the summer and is now free to talk to foreign clubs.

They have explored a number of options including Barcelona’s Memphis Depay, while Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr could prompt the Saudi club to consider loaning Cameroonian striker Vincent Aboubakar.