Man Utd took the race to sign the former Everton Striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, as he is looking for a “backup option” for Benjamin Sesko.
The Red Devils spent a lot of money on the new offensive trident in the form of Mateus Cunha, Brian Mbemo and Sesco, the latter taking part earlier this week.
Sesko arrived from RB Leipzig on a deal worth £74 million, but Cunha joined the company from the Wolf for £62.5 million, while Mbeumo signed from Brentford on a £65 million transfer.
The huge investment in the trio is a response to a season in which four Premier League teams score fewer goals than Man UTD, as Reuben Amorim’s team finished 15th.
Rasmus Hojlund has linked to a move away from Old Trafford this summer, with AC Milan reportedly interested, and Man Utd was able to add Calvert-Lewin as a backup.
Ben Jacobs revealed Calvert Lewin’s interest from Newcastle last month, and he wrote to X: Nothing has been made at the moment and no new offers have been offered to Calvert-Lewin so far. #NUFC still evaluates some options after missing Joao Pedro, and does not extend Callum Wilson learning.
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“The move only progresses if Calvert-Lewin reduces the conditions 12 months before #NUFC made a specific offer, and even so, Newcastle is somewhat wary of Calvert Lewin’s injury record.
Around the same time in early July, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano provided an update on Calvert Lewin’s Man UTD’s interests.
“Man United has not begun negotiations as Calvert Lewin’s new striker. Players have been offered as a free transfer opportunity, a cheap opportunity for players who have experience, know the league and are useful for any club.
“So Man United has registered the final cost of the transaction, which clearly means the intentions of the payroll, committee and players.
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“But at this point, that’s not a concrete negotiation yet.”
Meanwhile, there have been other reports claiming Man Utd has escaped from the former Everton striker’s contract over the “major red flag.”
“The potential deal is off as influential numbers have stopped engaged in long-term debate in order to identify his injury record as a major red flag in search of fresh firepower.”
However, currently, offside claims Man Utd considers England International as a “backup option.”
The website claims that Newcastle is still an option and can add Man Utd’s interest. “The new United boss has a strong spinning setup and is keen to see the former Everton man as a capable third or fourth choice striker who can provide valuable cover in a long season.”
