Benjamin Sesko looks on
Benjamin Sesko is Manchester United's top transfer target
Benjamin Sesko is not the only target this .
United are discussing a deal with RB Leipzig that could cost up to £79million, and the club want to sign a new striker. They are confident of financing such a move without any imminent sales after saving around £14million from moving on to for at least this season.
However, they have also looked at signing a new goalkeeper to compete with and push the Cameroon international for a place in the team. is not regarded as credible competition, while is still their third-choice goalkeeper after signing a new contract.
Head coach has stopped short of agreeing that he hopes to sign players in those positions. "To hope is a strong word," he said.
"We are always looking to improve the team, and we have some characteristics that we would like to have. But again, it depends on the market, it depends on the sales; we'll see, but I'm really happy.
"I think even when you talk about Andre, you can see the goalkeepers, even Tom is leaner, he's a different goalkeeper. Altay did really well, and Onana is going to be better like the other guys that are getting better this year."
The club have already showcased their intentions to improve by acquiring and . However, with five weeks of the transfer window remaining, they intend to add further before 1 September.
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2. Christopher Nkunku
Christopher Nkunku
3. Former Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Former Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin