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Manchester United need to sign a "top-class striker" to lead their attack in place of Wayne Rooney, according to former England winger Chris Waddle.

He believes Rooney, who is yet to score this season following United's 3-1 Champions League win over Club Brugge, is best suited to playing behind another forward.

Waddle said: "United are lacking a presence, someone up front who can control the game and score goals.

"They need a poacher in the box."

He added: "Rooney doesn't seem to have somebody he can play with and that is why they need to buy a top-class number nine for him to play behind."

Memphis Depay, who played on the left wing, scored two of United's three goals against Brugge, with midfielder Marouane Fellaini, who came on for Rooney, adding a third.

Manager Louis van Gaal claimed last season that United had not challenged for the Premier League title because they lacked a 20-goal striker.

Since then, the Dutchman has allowed Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao to leave and has not signed a replacement, although Javier Hernandez has returned from a loan spell at Real Madrid.

Captain Rooney has played as United's most advanced player in their first three games this season.

This clip is from 5 live Sport, Tuesday 18 August 2015.

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