Manchester United’s transfer window has been nothing short of intense, with the club continuing its rebuild under Ruben Amorim.
Having already secured the services of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, the Red Devils are not done yet.
The attacking shake-up signals a serious shift in approach, with United now focused on bringing in a high-impact striker to complete their front line.
Talks are ongoing behind the scenes to offload several players to generate additional transfer funds, including big decisions looming over the futures of Antony and Alejandro Garnacho.
Meanwhile, Rasmus Hojlund’s long-term role at the club remains uncertain, with external interest growing and Amorim reportedly assessing how he fits into the system going forward.
Amid all this movement, United have now trimmed their striker shortlist to two key names: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, as per The Athletic.
The club have been weighing up various attacking options throughout the summer, but following the recent arrivals of Cunha and Mbeumo, the focus has shifted firmly onto who could complete their new-look frontline.
While no final decision has yet been made, United are in active contact over both players to assess the cost and feasibility of each transfer.
A third name, Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, was previously under consideration but has now been ruled out due to the Blues’ excessive valuation.
Ollie Watkins and Sesko offer contrasting styles—Watkins, a proven Premier League finisher, and Sesko, a rising European star with raw athleticism and huge potential—leaving Amorim with a strategic decision to make.
The financial implications are significant, with both Aston Villa and Leipzig attaching sizeable price tags to their respective players.
This means United will need to raise substantial funds, and the club are open to player sales to do so.
With Antony and Garnacho reportedly available at valuations that could finance a big-money move, and Jadon Sancho also expected to be sold, it’s clear United are positioning themselves to make a final splash.
As the clock ticks on the summer window, all eyes are now on which striker United will choose to lead the line under Amorim—and whether the necessary exits will happen in time to secure their man.
