With Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko surfacing as top names on the team’s radar, Manchester United is aggressively looking at ways to improve their attacking lineup.
United has turned their attention toward getting a new striker as the summer transfer window goes on, if they can successfully get rid of some of their excess players before the September 1 deadline.
The club’s leaders know that any new transfer will probably need offloading highwage or underperforming players who are no longer suitable for manager Ruben Amorim’s plans.
Notably absent from the team’s recent trip of the United States were some fringe players including Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Tyrrell Malacia, which highlights the need to cut the squad.
While both Watkins and Sesko are regarded as useful additions, no agreement would come cheap. In 33 Bundesliga appearances last season, young 22-year-old Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko astonished with 13 goals.
Newcastle United, though still reeling from failing on a number of important targets this summer and uncertain regarding Alexander Isak’s future, are also aggressively pursuing him.
Regarding Ollie Watkins, Villa has said openly the England international is not for sale. Still, there is a rising feeling inside United that the Birminghambased side could ease their attitude closer to the conclusion of the window.
Notwithstanding Watkins’ steady performances and contract running to 2028, his allegedly £60 million price looks excessive for a player approaching 30.
Though he has yet to entirely convince, Rasmus Hojlund is still United’s current starting striker. Having only managed 10 goals in 52 games last season, the £72 million signing has shown flashes of potential but is still fighting for form.
Although the coach complimented Amorim’s work ethic and movement, his last preseason performances included lost chances that purportedly enraged Amorim.
With Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and young defender Diego Leon arriving, United’s summer spending has already surpassed £130 million.
Though Cunha and Mbeumo give offensive versatility, they are more fit for Amorim’s preferred two-attacking-midfield arrangement rather than as central strikers.
Amorim reinforced his liking for players with Premier League experience lately, hence increasing Watkins’ attractiveness even more.
The manager additionally made clear that if necessary, players without transfers before the deadline would be brought back into the team since the club is not ready to sell any assets under appraisal.
Manchester United’s search of a consistent goal scorer is still one narrative to follow as deadline day nears. Much will depend on the club’s capacity to clear space on the wage bill and negotiate difficult talks over the next few weeks, whether Watkins, Sesko, or a surprise name marks the end.
