Fabrizio Romano confirms Manchester United 'internal discussions' over new striker target

Manchester United are keeping tabs on RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko as they look to add a striker to their squad in the summer transfer window.

Ruben Amorim has requested a new striker this summer, with the position set to become their priority once a deal for Bryan Mbeumo is made official early this week. United have already bolstered their attack with Matheus Cunha and the imminent arrival of Mbeumo, but there is still a need for a proven goalscorer in the forward line.

United made Liam Dealp their preferred target before he chose to join Chelsea, while Viktor Gyokeres was viewed as a dream option but an unlikely option after they missed out on Champions League qualification. Victor Osimhen was also considered but his wage demands complicated any chance of a deal. It means United are back to the drawing board and they could make an approach for Sesko after his move to Arsenal never materialised.

Fabrizio Romano issues Benjamin Sesko update

Manchester United will prioritise the addition of a striker next but any move will hinge on player exits. Marcus Rashford is set to join Barcelona on loan, with Antony poised for a La Liga move with Real Betis and Atletico Madrid both keen on a deal.

There is also hope Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho will be sold, with funds needed if they are to be invested in a striker. Writing in his latest GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Fabrizio Romano issued a brief update on the Sesko interest. "The story is not at that stage yet. It's just an internal discussion at this stage, so it's not at advanced stage on player side at the moment," he wrote.

While that was only a very brief update, the transfer guru offered a more in-depth analysis of the situation over on his personal YouTube channel. “I told you about Benjamin Sesko being one of the options for Manchester United,” Romano added in a video.

“Let me clarify that it’s not the only one and that United it’s going to be important to decide together internally at the club. But also how much they will have available in terms of money, also based on the outgoings, as I told you Rashford is gone, but also Antony with Betis pushing, also Sancho, also Alejandro Garnacho – so there’s many things to clarify.

“Sesko is a name being considered internally, at the moment there are no negotiations with Leipzig at this stage, but remember at Manchester United in the management team there is Christopher Vivell. He is a director who knows Sesko very well, he came from Red Bull Group, so knows Benjamin Sesko, so that’s why interest internally is being discussed.

“So let’s see if Man United will decide to go for Sesko or for any other option, also based on what happens with Sancho, Antony and Garnacho.”

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