Benjamin Sesko's RB Salzburg teammate could be the striker Manchester United really want

Manchester United's attempt to sign Benjamin Sesko this summer transfer window was far from subtle.

Erik ten Hag made no secret of United's desire to strengthen their attacking options this season. Six new players have arrived under the Dutchman, but only Christian Eriksen and Antony are likely to regularly have a direct impact on goal contributions throughout the campaign.

There is also the ongoing ever present issue of Cristiano Ronaldo's future. The 37-year-old has not started a Premier League match for Ten Hag since the sobering 4-0 defeat to Brentford. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner had wanted to leave Old Trafford in pursuit of Champions League football - a move that failed to materialise.

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United will still be looking to sign a new striker in the near future, with Marcus Rashford primarily operating centrally, as Jadon Sancho and Antony appear on either wing. Ronaldo has been the focal point in attack this season when the England international has not started - as an injury-hampered start to Anthony Martial's campaign leaves fans wondering just how the Ten Hag will utilise the Frenchman on a regular basis.

Sesko was heavily linked with a move to United during the summer transfer window, but the 19-year-old eventually agreed to join Red Bull Leipzig next year. The Reds pushed hard for the transfer to be made, with football director John Murtough holding a meeting with Sesko's agent, Elvis Basanovic, in an attempt to broker a move.

The Slovenian scored 11 goals in 37 appearances across all competitions for Red Bull Salzburg last season. Sesko even scored against Liverpool in pre-season, a strike that went down very well with the United faithful.

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