Manchester United are doing a big job this summer to succeed in the Premier League through the 2025/26 campaign.
The Red Devils finished just 15th in the previous season, and Reuben Amorim was unable to change the situation at the club after taking the reins at Old Trafford.
If he can achieve success while in the role, he needs to receive support from the hierarchy.
Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have already moved to join Amorim Revival, adding the necessary talent and depth to the forward line after netting 35 total league goals last season.
However, if you’re most likely to rise to the Premier League in the near future, you’ll need to sign more between the present and the end of the current window.
The latest on hunting for United’s new signatures this summer
Ollie Watkins has been a player who has been firmly on United’s radar for the past few weeks, and was surprisingly given the Aston Villa’s 16 league goal record last season.
A £60 million price tag has been quoted for the 29-year-old’s signature this summer.
However, according to the Daily Mail, Juventus star Dušan Vlahović has been thrown into the mix firmly into their vision this summer.
They claim that the Red Devils have already been in discussion with the Serie A side about a contract to land Serbia International after scoring 17 goals in all the competitions last time.
The report also states that Jadon Sancho will set out in the opposite direction and can be seen as Italian outfits still interested in the winger’s movements.
Why United’s latest targets are better signing than Sesco
Along with Watkins, RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesco is also being promoted in a move to join United, and in the process could cost the Red Devils quite a bit.
Slovenia International is one of Europe’s hottest talents, highlighting the quality he has last season despite his tender age.
He scored 21 goals for the Bundesliga side in all competitions, helping All Warner men finish the 2024/25 campaign with an impressive 7th place.
However, given that he is only 22 years old, the German outfit is currently demanding fees in the £67 million area for his signature.
As a result, things like Vlahovic were also considered, and the Serbs then handed Amorim’s side a cheaper alternative to Sesko.
Despite his cheap rating of just £15 million, the 25-year-old was able to improve Leipzig’s star in various major regions throughout 2024/25, making it an addition on the field.
Labeled “World Class” by Bologna boss Vincenzo Italiano, Vlahovic may have registered combined goals and assists, but due to the low tally of games played, he actually registers more donations per 90.
How to compare Vlahovic and Sesko in 2024/25 | ||
|---|---|---|
Statistics (per 90) | Vlahovic | Sesco |
The game has been played | 29 | 33 |
Goals and Assistance | 14 | 18 |
Goals and assists per 90 | 0.71 | 0.68 |
Target shot | 1.3 | 1.1 |
Accuracy | 69% | 67% |
I’ll bring it to the opposition box | 0.9 | 0.5 |
Key path has been created | 0.8 | 0.7 |
Statistics via FBREF | ||
He could also register more shots on targets around 90, highlighting the threat of having the ball with the ball in front of the goal, potentially putting an end to United’s gloomy run in front of the goal.
The talent advantage of the former Fiorentina has been further reflected in more key passes per 90 with his tally of higher passes completed, and then has the tool to provide opportunities in the final third to others around him.
Given the difference between price tags and generated statistics, it is clear that Vlahovic will be a great addition for United during the current window.
If he can replicate his form from the British Serie A, it is a sensational signature and what could allow them to forget about expensive deals for Sesco.
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