“They asked me to choose two strikers I would want them to sign. It was a hard decision but I have to pick. We need signing and I prefer this two to be honest. We must sign if we want to win the Premier League”-After winning the Europa League Quater final against Lyon, Manchester United board realized that Rúben Amorim is lacking strikers, as they plan to go all out in search of striker which the coach prefered.
Manchester United Set for Major Striker Hunt as Goal Crisis Deepens
Following Manchester United’s hard-fought Europa League quarter-final win over Lyon, manager Rúben Amorim reportedly stressed the urgent need for new strikers. He admitted it was a tough choice, but insisted the team must reinforce up front to have any shot at Premier League glory.
United’s goal-scoring form this season has been dismal. With just 38 goals in 32 matches, they are on track to set a record low in Premier League history—worse than the 2015-16 season under Louis van Gaal. In response, the club is actively seeking a prolific No. 9.
Newly appointed sporting director Christopher Vivell has taken the lead in scouting potential signings. He was recently seen observing RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško, a 21-year-old Slovenian forward regarded as a top priority. Šeško, who has racked up 19 goals and 6 assists this season, is believed to have a verbal agreement allowing him to leave for around £60 million, though Leipzig may demand closer to £86 million due to growing interest from top clubs across Europe.
Šeško, who has already scored 16 times for Slovenia and played in last summer’s Euros against England, fits United’s current recruitment profile: young, physical, and experienced on the continental stage. Vivell’s previous ties to the Red Bull clubs could give United an advantage in negotiations.
But competition is fierce. Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, and AC Milan are all monitoring Šeško’s progress, increasing the pressure on United to act swiftly.
In addition to Šeško, Amorim is reportedly eyeing other strikers as part of a broader summer revamp. Liam Delap, currently at Ipswich Town, has emerged as a serious target, especially if Ipswich drop out of the Premier League. United are prepared to trigger the £40 million release clause in his deal. Surprisingly, Delap now ranks above bigger names like Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Sporting’s Victor Gyökeres, and Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike on United’s priority list.
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is also on United’s radar, though interest from Arsenal, Newcastle, and Aston Villa could complicate matters.
United’s current strike force—Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee—has underdelivered, scoring just 14 goals combined this season despite a combined cost of nearly £110 million. If negotiations for new strikers hit roadblocks, either could be used in player-plus-cash deals to lower costs.
This summer, United’s plans to fix their goal-scoring problem may define their upcoming season. Šeško seems like a strong candidate due to his age, potential, and reasonable fee—especially when compared to the soaring costs of other elite forwards. But with multiple clubs in the hunt, United must move quickly and decisively.
Should the Red Devils take a calculated risk on Šeško or gamble on a more expensive and established striker like
Osimhen or Gyökeres?
