Man Utd ‘torn over’ January deal that could affect Benjamin Sesko – sources | OneFootball

Manchester United are torn over adding another striker to the squad because they do not want to block Benjamin Sesko’s pathway to becoming a top Premier League number nine.

The consideration towards bringing someone in would become more genuine if they decide to let Joshua Zirkzee leave.

If Man Utd replace him in the squad, then the feeling is that it would be more of a natural goalscorer that would be wanted.

Zirkzee’s future will become clearer over the coming weeks – and Man Utd do not have any obvious striker options in the market right now.

The Red Devils may become open to the idea, but sources are giving indications that they want to avoid having direct competition for Sesko as it is likely to harm his progress and could dent his confidence.

Man Utd remain totally committed to making sure his transfer becomes a success story.

Sesko, who joined the Red Devils from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2025, suffered a knee problem against Tottenham Hotspur just before the international break, and Man Utd will maintain a cautious approach to a return.

The goals have not been flowing so far for Sesko, who has found the back of the net just twice in the Premier League, but Man Utd are willing to take a patient approach because it was always expected he might need time to get to grips with English football.

Serhou Guirassy could be offered to Man Utd – sources

Meanwhile, sources believe Serhou Guirassy could be offered to Man Utd before the end of the season.

Again, it is probably not going to be the right timing, but there is a belief that he could look for a transfer from Borussia Dortmund.

The 29-year-old has a special release clause – with a handful of top clubs able to sign him. Man Utd are one that is expected to be offered the opportunity.

Sources believe it is an avenue that will be explored by the player, but at the moment there are two major issues for the striker.

The Guinea international’s immediate issue is a drop in form. Guirassy has scored just once in his last six Bundesliga starts for Dortmund.

Dortmund are sticking by him and believe he will soon hit the goal trail again, despite an awareness that he could leave next summer.

Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea are other English clubs that would have the opportunity to sign Guirassy, but it is Man Utd who could be more likely to be targeted by intermediaries trying to push a move.

Secondly, at the moment, the stance seems that Man Utd would not want a striker of his profile because of the threat it would pose to Sesko.

Guirassy has been on the books of Dortmund since 2024 and is under contract at the German club until the summer of 2028.

The striker scored 44 goals and gave five assists in 58 appearances for VfB Stuttgart before earning the move to Dortmund, for whom he has notched up 45 goals and 13 assists in 65 matches in all competitions so far in his career.

Guirassy has found the back of the net seven times in 15 appearances for Dortmund so far this season, while also registering four assists.

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