With just one week to go until the transfer window slams shut, Manchester United still have plenty of work to do.
Even as INEOS complete their midfield rebuild with the addition of £70m Carlos Baleba, Saturday’s shock 2-0 defeat against newly-promoted Hull City should result in a return to the market.
Just who arrives after Baleba is the big question. Names like Lewis Hall are still threatening to steal the headlines as United go in search of a left-back, whilst Ismaila Sarr is suddenly on United’s radar.
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Man United’s potential attack 26/27 |
Position |
Role in the attack |
|---|---|---|
|
Ismaïla Sarr |
Right-winger |
Direct, pacey wide option who attacks space and carries a goal threat. |
|
Matheus Cunha |
Forward / No. 10 |
Creative and unpredictable attacker capable of linking play. |
|
Bryan Mbeumo |
Right-winger / Forward |
Goal threat, movement and versatility across the frontline. |
|
Benjamin Šeško |
Striker |
Physical focal point and penalty-box presence. |
|
Marcus Rashford |
Left-winger / Forward |
Pace, direct running and ability to score from wide areas. |
|
Patrick Dorgu |
Left-winger / Wing-back |
Athletic option capable of providing width and penetration. |
The Crystal Palace man missed his side’s first game of the season – a 2-0 defeat against Everton – through injury but also looks to be heading for the exit door.
Galatasaray are currently leading the race. They’ve offered Sarr a contract and reached an agreement with his representatives. On his part, negotiations seem to have been routine.
It’s club-to-club talks which haven’t been as simple. Palace are reportedly keen to keep hold of their forward and are demanding more than £50m to sanction a sale.
As Galatasaray hesitate to splash the cash, the door has been left ajar for those at Old Trafford, who could land a Premier League-proven star to complete their frontline options.
Man Utd eyeing Ismaila Sarr hijack
According to TeamTalk, Man United are now eyeing a move to sign Sarr ahead of Galatasaray. Despite rumours that the Turkish club have agreed personal terms with the forward, the Red Devils are still considering what would be a shock hijack at this stage of the window.
Saturday’s defeat at Hull City may have just sprung INEOS into action, as they set their sights on a late spending spree before deadline day at the end of the month.
Alas, a deal for Sarr won’t come cheap. Palace want more than £50m to sell one of their prized assets and it’s easy to see why after an excellent season last time out.
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Premier League stats 25/26 |
Ismaila Sarr |
Bryan Mbeumo |
Matheus Cunha |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Minutes |
2,176 |
2,621 |
2,503 |
|
Goals |
9 |
11 |
10 |
|
Assists |
1 |
3 |
2 |
|
Chances created |
19 |
47 |
34 |
Dubbed “excellent” by former manager Oliver Glasner, Sarr would be the perfect depth option for Man United as they attempt to balance European and domestic action this season.
Whether INEOS are willing to spend more than £50m to make a deal happen remains to be seen, however.
