The new number 9 hunt at Old Trafford is heating up day by day when Manchester United put Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko on the top priority list.
Man United aggressively hunted the new striker to replace Rasmus Hojlund
In the context of Hugo Ekitike joined Liverpool and Viktor Gyokeres docking Arsenal, Watkins (Aston Villa) and Sesko (RB Leipzig) emerging as the other two reliable names in the market. However, the price offered by Villa and Leipzig is causing Man United leaders to consider carefully.
Although not making a decision to pursue anyone in the aforementioned duo, Man United had a move to approach the representative of both to evaluate specific financial requirements. The biggest problem now is the transfer value: Arsenal once priced up to 60 million pounds for Watkins in January, while United appointed British price at £ 45 million. Villa claims not to sell, but the Old Trafford team believes that a reasonable proposal can completely change their mind.
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| Man United aggressively hunted the new striker to replace Rasmus Hojlund |
As for Sesko, the deal can be more complicated because Newcastle is also following the Slovenian striker. However, United is confident that if promoting negotiations with Leipzig, Sesko will choose “Red Devils” instead of Newcastle, despite the fact that Eddie Howe's team is attended the Champions League.
In parallel with the pursuit of rookies, Man United is also seeking to liquidate some players to create more financial rooms. Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia can be sold, while the significant salary is released after Marcus Rashford to Barcelona on loan also brings more rotation space.
However, the drastic move in the transfer market means that the future of Rasmus Hojlund is being questioned. The Danish striker still wants to stay but it will be difficult for many opportunities to play if Man United brought another high -class striker. Napoli and Juventus have expressed their interest and want to be updated regularly about the situation of Hojlund.
The 22 -year -old striker only scored 4 goals in the Premier League last season, a humble figure compared to the 64 million pound fee that Man United spent to bring him back from Atalanta in 2023. With what is going on, it seems that the door of Old Trafford is expanding than ever for the Hojlund.