The search for the new striker of MU has narrowed down two names, the Red Devils abandoned signing a contract with Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson.
MU abandoned the opportunity to recruit Nicolas Jackson
The Red Devils recruited Matheus Cuha and Bryan Mbeumo this summer, but wanted to recruit another striker before the new season. According to The Athletic, MU has been interested in signing a contract with Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, but has now abandoned the pursuit of the Senegal striker due to his too high price.
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MU abandoned the opportunity to recruit Nicolas Jackson. |
Previously there was a source that £ 50 million was enough for Chelsea to sell their stars, but according to Inews, the Blues currently requested £ 80 million to the Senegal player. It was the money that MU thought was too large, so they gave up the recruitment of Jackson.
MU targets Watkins or Sesko
After giving up signing a contract with Jackson, MU is currently focusing on two goals, Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko. Last season, Watkins scored 16 goals and had 8 assists in 38 Premier League matches for Aston Villa, he had a lot of experience in the Premier League.
Sesko has never played in England but RB Leipzig's striker has a much greater potential – because the 22 -year -old is 7 years younger than Watkins. MU contacted both Aston Villa and Leipzig to discuss the price of each player, they have not yet made the final decision about recruiting AI.
MU may have to sell a player before signing a contract with Watkins or Sesko, such as Alejandro Garnacho and Antony. MU is willing to pay 45 million pounds for Watkins, but Sesko will be significantly more expensive, about 80-90 million euros (69 million pounds to £ 78 million).