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Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea are all targeting the talented 20-year-old Brazilian.
As far as Sesko is concerned, he has lost the starting striker role under Michael Carrick, as the United boss is playing Bryan Mbeumo as a false nine. So, could the Red Devils look to sign a new striker to try and make a claim for the role?
Man United keeping tabs on ex-Barcelona wonderkid
As far as potential striker signings go, reports in Brazil claim that Man United are keeping an eye on Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque, who had a spell at Barcelona before returning to Brazil last year.
According to Brazilian outlet Radio Tupi, United, Tottenham and Chelsea are all keeping tabs on Roque, even though Palmeiras have placed a £43m price tag on the 20-year-old, which shows his quality.
Roque made a name for himself at Brazilian sides Cruzeiro and Athletico PR before he made a blockbuster £26m move to La Liga giants Barcelona, who believed he was a very talented wonderkid. However, he made just 16 appearances for Barcelona and then made a return to Brazil, joining Palmeiras.
Since moving back, the 20-year-old has scored 20 goals in 59 games, and it is now understood that Tottenham, Chelsea and Man United are all keeping tabs on him for a potential move as we get closer to the February 2 transfer deadline.
Could Zirkzee leave before the end of January?
Towards the start of the January window, Zirkzee was linked with a move to Premier League rivals West Ham, but the Hammers cooled their interest in the Dutch international, and Roma then led the chase. However, they opted to go for Aston Villa’s Donyell Malen instead, so it looked as though Zirkzee would stay at Old Trafford.
Man United could allow Zirkzee to leave on loan for the rest of the season, so that he can get more experience, and for the long-term, a loan to a Premier League rival would be a really good idea, to help Zirkzee get firing in England, which he’s not been able to do at United so far. He’s made 65 appearances since joining United from Bologna, scoring just nine goals, and providing four assists.
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