Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is set for a wild ride in the 2026-27 season.
Despite the unfair criticism fired towards Sesko last campaign, he netted 12 goals for United (11 in the Premier League) and finished as their joint-highest goal-scorer.
The 23-year-old started just 17 league games, yet repeatedly produced important goals that helped the Red Devils pick up valuable points.
Expectations for the £66.3m signing will naturally be higher, but it would also be wise to study the fate of strikers who struggled to build on their first seasons at Old Trafford.
Joshua Zirkzee found opportunities hard to come by last season, with United largely playing just once a week.
The Dutchman managed just two goals in 608 minutes of Premier League action across 24 appearances.
With Napoli and Juventus both reportedly interested, Zirkzee could soon find himself heading for the Old Trafford exit.
Sesko must be careful not to follow the same downward trajectory as Rasmus Hojlund.
The Dane scored 10 goals in his maiden Premier League campaign, raising hopes that United had finally found a long-term answer up front.
Instead, his goals dried up dramatically, with Hojlund finding the net just four times in 32 league appearances the following season.
The promise he showed during his first campaign quickly faded, while his struggles against physical defenders became an increasingly familiar sight.
Even Cristiano Ronaldo could not turn his second spell at Old Trafford into the fairytale ending many supporters had dreamed of.
His emotional homecoming ultimately descended into a bitter chapter after his relationship with then-manager Erik ten Hag deteriorated.
The legendary forward eventually saw his contract terminated in November 2022 after a damaging interview in which he criticised the manager.
He scored just one goal in 10 Premier League appearances during those four months.
Edinson Cavani never got the chance to perform in front of a packed Old Trafford at his best because of the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The experienced Uruguayan enjoyed an impressive first season, scoring 10 goals, but injuries severely disrupted his second campaign.
He managed just two goals and one assist in his second season, bringing his time in Manchester to a disappointing conclusion.
United signed Romelu Lukaku from Everton for a huge fee, expecting the powerful striker to become a reliable source of goals.
The Belgian international initially delivered on that promise, but his costly misses and inconsistent performances gradually turned him into a divisive figure among supporters.
Interestingly, his 12 Premier League goals in his second season remain the highest tally among all the strikers featured on this list.
Sesko must set his sights on at least 15 Premier League goals, giving himself a stronger platform to silence critics and avoid unnecessary pressure from the media.
_Stats from Fotmob.com_
