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Topics: Manchester United, Ollie Watkins, Football
Nasir Jabbar
Matheus Cunha has seemingly made his feelings known on Manchester United deciding to sign Benjamin Sesko over Ollie Watkins.
Cunha joined Man United from Wolves after they triggered the £62.5 million release clause in his deal.
Further signings have arrived at Old Trafford, with Bryan Mbeumo and Diego Leon also making the move this summer.
Man United remain in the market for new talent as Ruben Amorim is hellbent on signing a No.9 after Rasmus Hojlund struggled in front of goal last season.
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Several forwards have been on the club's radar, including Viktor Gyokeres, who ended up at Arsenal, and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins.
Not to mention Sesko, who wants to sign for Amorim's side amid interest from Newcastle United.
Sesko has established himself as one of the best prospects in Europe following his performances in Germany's Bundesliga.
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And Cunha appears to back Man United's pursuit of Sesko, having liked a telling social media post online.
He liked a post comparing the Slovenian to ex-Man United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, accompanied with the caption: "Following in his idol's footsteps."
Ibrahimovic enjoyed a brief yet prolific spell at Man United, scoring 17 league goals, winning the EFL Cup and the UEFA Cup during his time in England.
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Sesko is set to follow in the footsteps of his idol as a switch from RB Leipzig edges closer.
Man United tabled a bid worth up to £74 million, which includes a guaranteed fee of £65 million.
He has agreed personal terms, with a five-year deal proposed.
Man United and Leipzig now need to strike terms before Sesko can sign.
Given the nature of the transfer, Sesko is set to lead the line once he completes his transfer to Man United.
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He is expected to start as the main striker, with summer signings Cunha and Mbeumo set to play as the two No.10s.
The 22-year-old will be banking on Cunha and Mbeumo's creativity to supply him with chances.
Last season, he scored 21 goals across all competitions for Leipzig, including 13 league goals.