Man United set to battle against Arsenal to sign ex-Man City striker to challenge Benjamin Sesko

Man United have spent several years trying to find a long-term striker option who can regularly deliver at Old Trafford like the likes of Wayne Rooney, Robin Van Persie and more in the past.

Benjamin Sesko had a poor start to life at Old Trafford, but in recent months, he has really come on under Carrick. Sesko has scored nine goals in the Premier League so far, many of which have been late goals after he comes on from the bench.

Ahead of the summer, Man United are reportedly looking to sign another striker who can compete with Sesko for the starting striker role.

Man United set to battle Arsenal for Torres

Barcelona striker Ferran Torres has been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp this summer, as he has fallen out of favour with manager Hansi Flick, despite scoring 16 goals in all competitions this season. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Man United and Arsenal are both keen on the former Man City striker, who left the Etihad to join Barcelona in 2022.

Barcelona need to sell for financial reasons too, so the Gunners and United could get a cheaper deal for Torres. His current contract is due to expire in June 2027, and Torres has an estimated market value of around £42m at the moment.

This season, Torres has made 40 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 16 goals and providing one assist. He is a proven goal scorer both in the Premier League and the Champions League, and could provide some excellent competition for Sesko at Old Trafford.

If Man United were to sign Torres, it could see the exit nearing for Joshua Zirkzee, who has been cast aside by manager Carrick, scoring just two goals in 18 games this season for the Red Devils.

Man United also keen on Liam Delap

Torres isn’t the only striker that Man United are reportedly targeting in the summer transfer window, as several reports have said that the Red Devils are set to re-ignite their interest in Chelsea forward Liam Delap.

United were in the race for Delap when he left Ipswich in the summer, but the English striker opted to join rivals Chelsea instead. However, it hasn’t worked out great for Delap, as he has scored just one goal in 21 matches in the Premier League.

It is understood that Man United are keen to make a move to sign Delap in the summer if Chelsea were prepared to sell him. If they do, he could become the backup option to Sesko for the long-term, much like what Torres’ role would become if he moved to Old Trafford as well.

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