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David Ornstein reveals Man Utd’s striker shortlist, Sesko transfer chances
Carlo Garganese
- Updated: 22 Jul 2025 08:17 BST
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David Ornstein has confirmed that Man Utd plan to sign a new striker this summer and has revealed three names on their shortlist.
The Athletic journalist reports that United hope to sign a number nine, a goalkeeper and a number six before the end of the transfer window.
Current ETV
Bryan Mbeumo
F (CR), M (R)
Man Utd
Bryan Mbeumo
F (CR), M (R)
Man Utd
ETV Range
€41.1M - €50.3M
This supports a report from Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday morning that, having signed Bryan Mbeumo, United’s next two targets were a striker and a goalkeeper.
When it comes to the striker, Ornstein has provided names of the strikers United have targeted and considered.
What did Ornstein say?
Ornstein says that United unsuccessfully made a move for Hugo Ekitike and made another failed enquiry for Viktor Gyokeres.
He adds that United have Benjamin Sesko, Ollie Watkins and Nicolas Jackson on their striker shortlist but all are currently considered to be too expensive to make an official move for.
“United tried to enter the race for Hugo Ekitike last week, but the Eintracht Frankfurt attacker had committed to Liverpool,” Ornstein said on The Athletic.
“They then enquired to Sporting Lisbon about Viktor Gyokores, though the striker has made clear he is interested only in joining Arsenal, and United do not intend to advance on anyone unless the desire is mutual.
“Benjamin Sesko, Ollie Watkins and Nicolas Jackson are names that feature on recruitment lists at many leading clubs, and each has recently been linked to United. Talks have taken place in relation to that trio, which is normal, but they are not currently being actively pursued due to the costs involved.
“That can change as the window progresses, especially if their prices come down. However, United are placing greater emphasis on alternative options as things stand.”
Man Utd have spent over €150 million on four new signings this summer.
United paid €75 million to Brentford plus add-ons for Bryan Mbeumo, which followed on from their €75m signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves, the €4m purchase of Diego Leon from Cerro Porteno and the free transfer of Enzo Kana-Biyik from Le Havre.
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