Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has revealed he intends to use Marouane Fellaini as a striker this season.

United may have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the season, but their form in front of goal has so far been far from successful.

United have scored just twice in three league matches – and one of those was an own goal.

Wayne Rooney, who has failed to score in 10 matches, and Javier Hernandez are yet to open their account this term while James Wilson is yet to feature in the first team.

Despite being linked with a number of targets, Van Gaal insists he does not need to sign a striker before the transfer window shuts.

That can in part be explained by his plan for Fellaini, which was revealed on the eve of the second leg of United’s Champions League play-off against Club Brugge.

“He can play in a nine position and a 10,” United manager Van Gaal said.

“He can also play at six and eight, but this year he shall play more at nine and 10 because there we have other players.”

Fellaini’s height and strength make him ideal for the role of lone frontman, but he only scored seven goals last season.