Manchester United will have to wait on one exit, and a tricky one at that, to be able to buy help for Benjamin Sesko.
After a good debut season, Benjamin Sesko is in line to take over as Man Utd’s first-choice No. 9 from next season onwards.
A better midfield is being prepared behind him, and with the team playing in four competitions next season, depth is necessary too.
However, it looks like help for Sesko will arrive only if one exit materialises, but it must be on their terms.
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Man Utd waiting on Joshua Zirkzee’s exit
United have been in the market for an experienced striker this summer, with help needed for Sesko next season.
They have been linked to the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Danny Welbeck as veteran strikers who won’t block Sesko’s pathway, and help him be better at the same time.
However, The Athletic reports that all that is likely to be possible only if United manage to offload their current backup striker first.
Joshua Zirkzee is a popular member of the dressing room, but he has failed to live up to expectations on the pitch.
He has failed Omar Berrada’s rule of giving new signings two years to prove themselves, and it’s an open secret that United are listening to offers for him.
As it turns out, he needs to leave for United to buy another striker, but that doesn’t mean they are desperate to get rid of him.
Joshua Zirkzee’s exit needs to be on Man Utd’s terms
Zirkzee has flattered to deceive at Old Trafford, but he’s a good player to have in the dressing room, and has a unique playing style which translates well to European football.
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He could easily be an asset next season in the Champions League, so he’s not a player United should actively put on the chopping block.
Being open to selling is different than wanting to sell, and Zirkzee should fall in the former category, even if it results in a new striker not coming.
United have far greater priorities in the transfer market, and don’t have a bottomless pit of cash like state-backed clubs.
If a club comes in with a genuinely good, profit-spinning offer for Zirkzee, on their own accord, then United can explore it. There’s no need to be desperate to sell him.
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