He provoked Lionel Messi in Qatar, now heading to Man United

Manchester United fans were delighted to receive their World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez back at Old Trafford recently after his return from his well-deserved break. Marinez was met with a resounding cheer and standing ovation at the club.

Lisandro Martinez's Argentina faced a lot of challenges on their road to the final in Qatar with their most challenging contest being in the knockout stage when they faced the Netherlands. It was an intense game in which Lionel Messi was provoked by a Dutch star.

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The Red Devils desire for a new striker saw them invest more time in their scouting at the Mundial for potential new signings at the club. The club's World Cup scouting for a new attacker saw them get linked to a number of exciting talents.

The club placed keen attention to Argentina's game against the Netherlands to follow up on a number of their transfer interest as they planned ahead for the winter transfer window. The club was forced into their striker search after Ronaldo's contract was mutually terminated last year.

WHICH PLAYER PROVOKED MESSI AND IS HEADING TO UNITED NOW?

According to reports, Manchester United are set to sign Wout Weghorst on loan for the remainder of the season. The Netherlands striker played at the World Cup where he provoked Lionel Messi by scoring a brace for his country as they dragged out their knockout game to penalties against Argentina which they eventually lost. Weghorst has reported greenlighted the move from his end as United continues talks with Besiktas for his signature.