Manchester United still have work to do in the transfer market despite adding Benjamin Sesko to their ranks and taking their spending past £200million for the summer
There is less than a week until the return of the Premier League and Ruben Amorim will soon learn if his side have progressed over the summer. The Portuguese has a new frontline at his disposal after a deal for Benjamin Sesko was confirmed, to add to recent additions Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
Sesko was paraded to fans in advance of the club’s final friendly against Fiorentina at Old Trafford. United did not manage to put in a remarkable display but it signalled a landmark en route to the season beginning.
But there is work still to be done. Rasmus Hojlund was in the squad for the game but did not feature amid speculation around his future, while the Red Devils will still hope to find clubs for Tyrell Malacia, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho.
And while Old Trafford chiefs may hope to see funds replenished, there are areas of the team that still require improvement. Amorim surely would not say no to having a quality midfielder added to his ranks.
With that said, Mirror Football takes a look at the latest news and transfer rumours around Old Trafford.
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Hojlund U-turn
Rasmus Hojlund has admitted defeat and is prepared to consider an exit from Manchester United after the signing of Benjamin Sesko pushed him further down the pecking order. The Dane previously stated his intention to fight for his place and rejected the notion of a move to RB Leipzig but United have remained open to his departure.
The striker is now more receptive to the idea of leaving Old Trafford after AC Milan came to the table, reports TalkSport. The Italians giants are in talks with United over a loan with opotion to buy with the Red Devils set for a significant loss after spending more than £70m two years ago.
New Sancho answer
Jadon Sancho is said to be on Atletico Madrid’s shortlist of targets for the final weeks of the transfer window. According to Fichajes, Diego Simeone wants to add to his squad out wide and the Manchester United flop is among those of interest.
Sancho had appeared set to join Juventus but that move has seen little progress, while Borussia Dortmund have returned as a possible contender for his signature. The England international could yet find himself with options to consider with Simeone claimed to see Sancho ‘as a potential game-changer on the flanks’ with his direct style suiting a counter-attacking philosophy.
United speak to agents
Manchester United were in contact with agents of Brighton star Carlos Baleba over the weekend, per reports. United remain intent on advancing a deal via the player, as they did with Benjamin Sesko, before making an agreement with the Seagulls.
Contract and salary remain under discussion, while contact remains with Brighton, though not advanced. Baleba is said to be interested in the move with United want to try and get a deal over the line, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.
If their efforts do not pay off in the coming weeks, expect a return next summer.
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