Manchester United ‘join transfer race’ for wonderkid striker amid intriguing Cristiano Ronaldo update

Manchester United are busy preparing for the start of the 2022/23 Premier League.

Erik ten Hag has been brought in to try and turn their fortunes around and the former Ajax boss is currently gearing up for his first campaign in English football.

He has delved into the transfer market to sign Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord and Christian Eriksen following his departure from Brentford.

Here is a look at the latest news coming out of the club today...

De Jong alternatives

Manchester United are reportedly looking at alternative targets as their pursuit of Barcelona ace Frenkie de Jong continues to stutter.

The Red Devils are in the hunt for a new midfielder ahead of next term.

The Express report that Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans, Wolves’ Ruben Neves and Lazio’s Sergei Milinkovic-Savic are on their radar as potential alternatives.

New name linked

United are interested in Red Bull Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko, reports claim.

The youngster, 19, burst onto the scene in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and scored 11 goals in all competitions.

The Daily Mail claim Ten Hag’s side have ‘joined’ the race for his signature along with league rivals Newcastle United.

Ronaldo update

Atletico Madrid are believed to be interested in landing Cristiano Ronaldo in this transfer window.

The 37-year-old is facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford, despite only moving back to England last year.

The Times report Diego Simeone’s team will ‘step up’ their pursuit of the Portugal international as they look to lure him back to Spain.