Benjamin Sesko has returned to Manchester United’s no. 9 shortlist, talkSPORT understands.
Arsenal have been heavily linked with the 22-year-old RB Leipzig man but appear set to sign an alternative target.
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talkSPORT understands the Gunners are finalising a move for Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon.
And United, who already completed the £62.5million signing for Matheus Cunha, are now back in for Sesko.
They made an approach 12 months ago but Sesko decided to stay at Leipzig.
Nicolas Jackson and Ollie Watkins are two other names being discussed, with the powers that be at United still shortlisting several targets and making a striker a priority.
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Arsenal were interested in signing Watkins from Aston Villa in the January transfer window but saw their shock approach rejected.
The 29-year-old netted 16 times in the Premier League last season and talkSPORT previously reported that a move is a possibility.
On the other hand, Jackson has fallen down the striker pecking order at Chelsea, meaning a move for him could be a simpler process.
Liam Delap and Joao Pedro shone for the Blues at the Club World Cup having just joined from Ipswich Town and Brighton respectively.
Jackson, who has scored 30 goals for Chelsea in two seasons, is now of interest to other clubs this summer.
One of those is Villa, with boss Unai Emery previously managing the Senegal international at Villarreal.
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Villa are also keen on Alejandro Garnacho, who has been linked with Chelsea since January.
The Argentine winger could be part of a mass change in attack at Old Trafford this summer, with Cunha their first such signing.
Bryan Mbeumo is also on course to join from Brentford for £65m plus £6m in add-ons.
He will sign a five-year contract at Ruben Amorim’s side.
Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford is closing in on an exit from United as he prepares to join Barcelona.
talkSPORT understands Barca have agreed a deal in principle to sign him on loan with an option to buy.
