Manchester United target Wout Weghorst once argued with Burnley teammate Connor Roberts as the Netherlands striker continues to be linked with a loan transfer to the Red Devils

Manchester United players could be on the end of a few strong talking-tos from striker Wout Wehgorst should he join the club this month.

The 30-year-old was once embroiled in a fiery argument with Burnley teammate Connor Roberts while on international duty for the Netherlands.

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Reports have claimed that Weghorst - on loan at Besiktas from Burnley - is close to joining the Red Devils on loan.

talkSPORT understands that the centre-forward would be keen to return to the Premier League to secure a shock switch to United.

But Besiktas are determined to keep hold of the player until the summer with Weghorst their top scorer in the Super Lig with eight goals.

Weghorst is no stranger to playing on the biggest stage, where he starred for Holland at the World Cup in Qatar.

However, he also appears to possess a feisty side to his game, something that Clarets defender Roberts is well aware of.

In June 2021, Wales hosted the Netherlands in a Nations League group stage clash.

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And Weghorst was on hand to score a stoppage time winner for Louis van Gaal's side at the Cardiff City Stadium in a 2-1 victory.

His then-Burnley teammate Roberts was not best pleased with him though, with footage appearing to show him shout: "Why don't you do that for Burnley?!"

The striker soon provided his response: "This isn't about Burnley, shut up!"

Weghorst scored just twice in the Premier League for the Turf Moor outfit after arriving from Wolfsburg in last year's winter transfer window.

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His lack of goals ultimately saw Burnley relegated to the Championship, with the player not sticking around to play in England's second-tier.

But has has shown he can be a saviour, with his most memorable moment coming in the 2022 World Cup.

Trailing 2-0 to Argentina in the quarter-final, Van Gaal decided to bring the striker on deep into the second half.

He scored just five minutes later, before firing in a dramatic equaliser in the 11th minute of stoppage time.

Argentina came out on top on penalties after extra-time, but Weghorst's heroics produced one of the most exciting moments in the history of the competition.

Such spirit and effectiveness could prove to be crucial for United should he sign, with the Red Devils aiming for a return to Champions League football.

Though there could be an awkward meeting between Weghorst and Argentina's Lisandro Martinez.

In the aftermath of Argentina's win, players goaded the dejected Netherlands squad as tempers boiled over.

It was then revealed how Weghorst was looking to put off Argentina players in the shootout - leading the South Americans to mock their European opponents.