Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie are just three attackers who managed to win the Premier League Golden Boot award during their respective periods at Manchester United.
All three players managed to capture the hearts of the fanbase, helping Sir Alex Ferguson claim 13 top-division titles at Old Trafford, subsequently transforming the club into one of the world’s biggest clubs.
However, since his retirement back at the end of 2012/13, the Red Devils have failed to finish at the top of England’s top-flight, with their lack of attacking threat playing a huge part in their lack of success.
Ruben Amorim’s side only managed to score 44 times in their 38 league outings last campaign, resulting in the big-money additions of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
Despite the work already being conducted by the hierarchy, further signings are being targeted within the final third, in an attempt to return to their former glory.
The latest on United’s hunt for new attackers
Countless strikers have been constantly linked with a move to join United this summer, but as of yet no deals have been completed to land Amorim a new talisman.
The likes of Dušan Vlahović, Nicolas Jackson and Randal Kolo Muani have all been touted with moves to Old Trafford, but they may have been trumped by one other target.
Benjamin Sesko is the latest attacker who has appeared on their radar this summer, with Fabrizio Romano’s latest update handing the supporters a reason to be excited.
He claims that Amorim’s representatives have been in concrete talks with the Red Devils over a move to the club, but they could face competition from Newcastle United for his signature.
Romano also states that the Slovenian is now part of the club’s shortlist to be their new number nine, but any deal could cost as much as £80m million during this window.
Why United’s latest target could be their own version of Isak
Alexander Isak has been one of the Premier League’s leading attackers over the last couple of years, often being a player to be feared when coming up against the Magpies.
The Swede has registered 54 league goals in his three years in England, ending last year on 23 goals, with only Liverpool’s Mohammed Salah notching more in 2024/25.
However, he too could be a player on the move, stating his desire to move away from St James’ Park this summer in order to undertake a new challenge.
The Red Devils were one side in the race, but given their recent poor finishes in England’s top-flight, he wants a move to a bigger club, with Liverpool leading the race for his services.
Despite seemingly missing out on the 25-year-old this window, other options such as Sesko have been considered at United, potentially being Amorim’s own version of the forward.
He possesses a very similar skillset given their huge frame and freakish all-round talent in having bags of pace along with a superb aerial ability that could cause the opposition no end of trouble.
They both also have huge ball-striking abilities, with the pair both registering the most powerful strikes in their respective divisions throughout the most recent campaign.
When delving into their stats from 2024/25, the Slovenian managed to produce some impressive numbers, many of which were better than those registered by Isak in the Premier League.
Sesko, who’s previously been labelled “phenomenal” by analyst Antonio Mango, managed to post a higher shot on target accuracy rate last season, subsequently handing United a more accurate option in front of goal.
Games played
33
34
Goals & assists
19
28
Shot on target accuracy
44%
43%
Take-ons completed
1.5
1.3
Take-on success
52%
46%
Aerials won
2.7
0.8
Aerial success rate
59%
32%
Fouls drawn
0.8
0.4
Given the club’s lack of quality in forward areas, the Leipzig star’s impressive take-on success could also hand Amorim a new dimension in the final third, having the ability to single-handedly torment the opposition if needed.
His key talents are further reflected in his staggering 59% aerial success rate, outperforming Isak in such a department, which could offer the Red Devils a needed dominant focal point in their quest for success.
His current asking price of around £80m may appear to be hugely expensive, but at just 22 years of age, he has bags of time to build on his early success in the professional game.
If he can replicate such form from the Bundesliga, he would be a stellar addition, having the ability to transform the side’s fortunes in attacking areas, whilst also being able to make them a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League once again.
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