United have other transfer priorities to address after signing a new forward
Sean McCormick is a content editor across our North East and Yorkshire football clubs. He was previously a Newcastle United reporter, a trends writer covering both the Magpies and Sunderland AFC, as well as a football content editor at the Manchester Evening News. He also writes about darts and boxing. He joined us in 2016.
Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig applauds the fans after defeating VfL Wolfsburg during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig at the Volkswagen Arena on April 11, 2025 in Wolfsburg, Germany
Benjamin Sesko following RB Leipzig's clash against VfL Wolfsburg(Image: Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Manchester United's pursuit of Benjamin Sesko is indicative of a club whose number one transfer priority this summer is to sign a new centre-forward.
Only four teams scored less goals in the Premier League last season but Amorim has made sure that issue has been addressed this summer.
A new centre-forward will be complemented by the signings of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who scored 37 goals between them last season, and that should relieve some of their goalscoring woes.
Understandably United's focus has been on securing a proven goalscorer up front but once that situation is resolved, Ruben Amorim has already made United's next transfer priority pretty clear.
Amorim is keen for United to sign a dynamic midfielder who offers a bit more pace in United's engine room. Captain Bruno Fernandes is expected to play deeper this season while Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo are options in there too.
But after the departure of Christian Eriksen, Toby Collyer, who is expected to leave United on loan this summer, is currently United's fourth option and it feels like that is a glaring area for improvement in the squad.
But given the focus has been on signing attacking talent, there has been little in the way of links with midfielders so far.
Valencia star Javi Guerra has been tentatively linked. So, too, has Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand who has, of course, worked under the United manager in Portugal.
Whatever route United go down, the midfield situation is definitely one to watch between now and the end of the transfer window.
KICK OFF - Man United pre-season guide 2025/26
The countdown is on to the 2025/26 Premier League campaign - and our pre-season guide is the ideal way to prepare for the action ahead.
As well as in-depth analysis and opinion on your club, we turn the spotlight on every team battling for top-flight glory - or simply survival in the toughest league in the world!
Also full fixtures guide so you don't miss a game in what is set to be a thrilling season.
Here at the Manchester Evening News, we’re dedicated to bringing you the best Manchester United coverage and analysis.
Make sure you don’t miss out on the latest United news by joining our free WhatsApp group. You can get all the breaking news and best analysis sent straight to your phone by clicking here to subscribe.
You can also subscribe to our free newsletter service. Click here to be sent all the day’s biggest stories.
And finally, if you’d rather listen to our expert analysis then make sure to check out our Manchester is Red podcast, featuring The Samuel Luckhurst Show and The Midweek Debate. Our shows are available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and you can also watch along on YouTube.