Manchester United have been urged to focus their efforts on signing a former Arsenal transfer striker following another blow in their search to sign a new striker. Ruben Amorim is desperate for a new centre forward to ease the burden on youngsters Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee.

Newcastle targeted a striker before the window opened, with an early approach for Joao Pedro falling through. A domino effect could ensue if the Magpies land Sesko from Leipzig. S

It wasn’t that long ago that Rasmus Hojlund’s time at Manchester United felt like a ticking time bomb. After scoring just four goals in 32 Premier League appearances last season - during which the Red Devils slumped to a 15th-place finish - it became painfully obvious heading into the summer that a new out-and-out striker was a priority.