Edinson Cavani has his sights on the back of the net after admitting that it is vital that he find the net regularly.
The forward arrived late to Manchester United after being a free agent following his release from PSG.
United had been looking for another striker and started looking for options after it became clear that a deal for Jadon Sancho seemed unlikely.
Cavani has a proven record of scoring goals after successful stints at Napoli and in Paris.
Last season he found his options limited, but he left the Parc des Princes as PSG’s all-time top scorer.
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His streak of 49 goals in the 2016/17 season was a personal record and shows that he has the talent to back up his ambitions as he fights to start at Old Trafford.
“I hope I can score a lot, and I will work hard to achieve it,” Cavani told United. official website .
“As I said before, I come here with a real desire to work hard and prepare, and to be available to my teammates and to the coach for the national team.
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“I want to be able to bring all that effort and hard work to the pitch, and together to be able to achieve great things, great things with Manchester United.
“I really want and really want to play and compete again, and God willing, I can score goals, which is very important for everyone and also for me as a forward. For the fans, for everyone.
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“So like I said, I’m dying to start training so I can be ready to score goals, so we can all enjoy them and have a good time together.”
United desperately need an answer after their disastrous start to the season.
The club bought several new faces on the day of the deadline, including Alex Telles from Porto.
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