Among that trio, Osimhen is on the cusp of a return to Galatasaray, while Gyokeres is the only member to be nearing a move to Europe’s elite. Arsenal settled on the Sporting CP striker as their top target and have finally struck an agreement to get a deal over the line.

Manchester United have been linked with a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko but Rio Ferdinand has urged his former club to go in a different direction

Manchester United have been told to avoid a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko by club legend Rio Ferdinand, who has suggested alternative targets

After a drawn-out pursuit that finally brought Bryan Mbeumo to Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim’s need for more firepower remains clear. Manchester United’s early focus was on Liam Delap, but when he chose Chelsea,

German media suggest that Sesko could be available for around £60-70 million, a drop from his previous valuation. The Red Devils have been monitoring the player for several years and even made an approach last summer, only to be told that Sesko was staying put in the Bundesliga.

Manchester United are still in the market for a centre-forward this summer after missing out on a whole host of targets who ended up moving to their Premier League rivals

With the Gunners’ interest now withdrawn, RB Leipzig have reportedly slashed their asking price. Earlier in the window, Leipzig were hoping to land a fee between £68m and £85m for the player, who hit 13 Bundesliga goals last season. That price has dropped, however, with offers of £60.6m (€70m) now considered viable.

Benjamin Sesko was expected to be one of the big movers this summer and yet nobody has gone for him. This is why

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