Manchester United's use of data analytics to aid their transfer process is focusing on their search for a striker, with Timo Werner one of the players under consideration.
United, who remain eager to fill three priority positions - right-wing, central midfield and striker - have enlisted the help of third party agencies to analyse players ahead of the summer window.
Data has previously been an area underused by the club in comparison with rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, who have used huge data-driven scouting networks to find transfer targets with plenty of success.
United have primarily used video analysis in the past. But MEN Sport understands United are using data particularly to decide on their striker targets, having already