According to reports, Manchester United are expected to pursue a striker signing in the winter transfer window.
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is reportedly struggling with a shin injury and clearly cannot be relied on solely, even after he returns.
According to reports, United have no other out-and-out striker besides Sesko, so they need to sign another forward they can rely on in the Slovenian’s absence.
Manchester United’s striker chase
The rumour mill is already circulating suggestions about who the Red Devils could bring on board.
Folarin Balogun and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have been linked, while reports have also emerged of bringing Ivan Toney in on loan.
Yet those three are not the only options reportedly under consideration, as TeamTalk has now thrown another name into the conversation.
The outlet reports that United are tracking Middlesbrough’s red-hot striker Will Lankshear.
| Stat | Championship, League Cup |
|---|---|
| Club | Middlesbrough |
| Competition | Championship, League Cup |
| Apps | 16 |
| Minutes | 1169 |
| Starts | 13 |
| Goals | 15 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Shots | 42 |
| Shots on target | 28 |
Lankshear has been a massive hit since joining Boro from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer. He is currently on a run of 13 goals in 13 Championship games and has scored 15 in 16 appearances for the club overall.
Lankshear in demand
Such form is sure to grab headlines, and it has. TeamTalk says, “the majority of Premier League clubs have watched him at some point.”
Arsenal, where the 20-year-old began his career, are said to be keen on him, but they will not have a free run, with Man United also following the striker.
It is not just those two, either. Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham, Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion are also said to be interested.
Boro to resist transfer approaches
Indeed, Middlesbrough are expected to resist January approaches as they chase Premier League promotion, but it will be interesting to see whether they can hold off the growing interest entirely.
The Peoples Person Reliability Assessment
Overall credibility: 6/10
Why?
✅ Addresses United’s need for a top goalscoring striker
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TPP view
We believe that, given Lankshear’s red-hot form, he may have caught Manchester United’s eye as they weigh up a winter striker signing.
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