29-year-old PL attacker backed to join Manchester United this summer

‘Who knows, Ollie Watkins could end up at United too. You never know late on, and then Man United all of a sudden become a lot better team than they are.’

From a fan’s perspective, it’s interesting to hear Watkins’ name being called after Sesko’s arrival. Sesko is young and quick but has zero Premier League experience. In contrast, Watkins has been around for several seasons and has scored under pressure in the league. That makes the discussion even more relevant.

Opinion: Is another striker really necessary?

The question now is: do United need another striker after Sesko? In our opinion, the answer is not so simple. Sesko’s arrival is certainly a big step, but given the state of the team, Amorim should not focus solely on strikers. The defence broke down repeatedly last season, the midfield lost balance, and the wingers did not provide any consistent performance. In such a situation, it would not seem wise if the club spends £50m-£60m on another striker.

Moreover, although Hojlund is linked with a move away from the club, his departure is not yet confirmed and certain. We also have Joshua Zirkzee in the squad, and even Cunha can play as a striker. So, we don’t feel United have the funds or should be making a move for the 29-year-old Englishman. 

As for Watkins, if he arrives at Old Trafford in the last days of the season, the team will definitely strengthen, but at the moment, balance is more important for the club. Adding a third big name with Sesko and Hojlund in the squad could create an imbalance. Watkins is excellent, but right now, United should focus on defence and midfield, and most importantly, selling their out-of-favour players. Sesko’s performance this season will determine the direction of the team and will write the real story.