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Manchester United and Tottenham plot move to sign 24-year-old 6ft 5in striker in January: Reports

Manchester United Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 - Source: Getty

Manchester United Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 - Source: Getty

Manchester United, along with Tottenham Hotspur and Everton, are reportedly considering snapping tall Dinamo Zagreb marksman Dion Beljo, who stands at six feet and five inches, when the transfer window reopens in January.

Beljo, 24, has been with Zagreb since arriving from FC Augsburg last summer. In 61 games across competitions, the lanky marksman has scored 50 times and also provided 12 assists.

Following a 38-goal 2025-26 campaign, Beljo has already struck 12 times and contributed six assists in 13 outings across competitions this season. Although he's contracted with Dinamo till 2030, Beljo has attracted attention from the aforementioned Premier League trio, as per TEAMtalk.

The Croatia international also has Newcastle United, Leeds United and Brentford among his suitors. The Red Devils are looking to provide competition to Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha while Joshua Zirkzee faces an uncertain future.

Meanwhile, Spurs are on the lookout for a new forward following Richarlison's exclusion from Roberto De Zerbi's squad, with Dominic Solanke and Omar Marmoush currently their main attacking options.

Everton are also in urgent need of a striker, having sold Beto to Fiorentina and failing to bring in a reinforcement, leaving David Moyes with only one recognised striker in Thierno Barry.

What's next for Manchester United?

Manchester United Training Session and Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2026-27 League Phase MD2 - Source: Getty

Manchester United Training Session and Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2026-27 League Phase MD2 - Source: Getty

Manchester United have had a rocky start to the new season under Michael Carrick, who assumed the reins permanently this summer after sparking a remarkable resurgence since his arrival in January, leading the club to a third-placed Premier League finish.

The Red Devils have won just once in six league games this season, with their latest outing being a 1-1 home draw with 10-man Tottenham Hotspur, who bagged a stoppage time equaliser at Old Trafford through Dominic Solanke.

Carrick's side are next in action in the UEFA Champions League, where they travel to Atletico Madrid tonight (October 13), having beaten competition debutants Sabah 4-0 at home last month in their campaign opener.

Following their trip to Spain, the Red Devils will look to return to winning ways in the league when they visit Leeds United on Sunday (October 18).

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