Manchester United have made it their priority to sign a new striker in the final month of the summer transfer window, but it is far easier said than done.
United have already missed out on their preferred option Liam Delap to Chelsea, while Ruben Amorim's dream candidate Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal. The club also held a genuine interest in Hugo Ekitike before he joined Liverpool.
Benjamin Sesko was identified as the club's new top target last month, but they face fierce competition from Newcastle to sign the RB Leipzig star before deadline next on Monday 1 September. United have submitted an opening bid worth £73.85 million to sign the 22-year-old, which is lower than upfront fee Newcastle have offered for the striker.
There could be plenty of further twists and turns on the way, but here are six more strikers United could still sign this month if they are unable to land top target Sesko.
Manchester United still want to sign a striker in the final month of the summer window
1. Manchester United still want to sign a striker in the final month of the summer window
Manchester United still want to sign a striker in the final month of the summer window | Manchester World Photo: Manchester World
United were offered the chance to sign Ramos earlier in the window and he is still at Paris Saint-Germain.
2. Goncalo Ramos
United were offered the chance to sign Ramos earlier in the window and he is still at Paris Saint-Germain. | Getty Images
Kolo Muani spent the second half of last season on loan at Juventus and PSG are open to a sale before deadline day.
3. Randal Kolo Muani
Kolo Muani spent the second half of last season on loan at Juventus and PSG are open to a sale before deadline day. | Middle East Images/AFP via Getty
Juventus deem Vlahovic surplus to requirements and he would be open to an Old Trafford move if given the chance.
4. Dusan Vlahovic
Juventus deem Vlahovic surplus to requirements and he would be open to an Old Trafford move if given the chance. | Middle East Images/AFP via Getty