After winning the Europa League quarter-final against Lyon, the Manchester United board realized that Rúben Amorim is short of striking options, and they’re now planning to go all out in search of a striker the coach prefers.

Manchester United are stepping up their search for a new striker as they aim to resolve their persistent goalscoring problems ahead of next season. The club is on course to record its lowest-ever Premier League goal tally, even worse than the struggles during Louis van Gaal’s final campaign in 2015-16 when they managed just 49 goals. So far, United have scored only 38 times in 32 league matches, putting them on track for a disappointing total of just 45.

In an effort to strengthen their attack, new sporting director Christopher Vivell was recently seen scouting RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško during a match against Wolfsburg. The 21-year-old Slovenian is emerging as a key target to revamp United’s frontline. Reports indicate that Šeško has a gentleman’s agreement allowing him to leave Leipzig for around £60 million this summer, though the German club may demand up to £86 million considering widespread interest from across Europe.

Šeško has enjoyed a solid season, scoring 19 goals and providing six assists in 40 games for Leipzig, including four goals in eight Champions League outings despite the team’s early exit. Since making the move from Red Bull Salzburg in 2023, he’s netted 37 times in 82 appearances and has already earned 41 caps and 16 goals for the Slovenian national team. He was part of the side that held England to a goalless draw at the Euros last summer.

Manchester United aren’t the only club eyeing Šeško, with Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, and AC Milan all keeping a close watch on his progress. That level of competition means United will need to move quickly if they intend to secure his services.

In addition to Šeško, United’s striker shortlist is beginning to take shape, with incoming manager Rúben Amorim believed to be weighing up several options for the summer window. According to reports, Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap has surprisingly emerged as a top priority. United are reportedly ready to trigger the £40 million release clause in his contract, especially if Ipswich fail to avoid relegation.

Delap appears to have overtaken other striking options like Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Sporting Lisbon’s Victor Gyökeres, and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike on United’s radar. The club is also keeping an eye on Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, though Newcastle, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham are also reportedly interested in him.

United’s current attacking options have struggled this season, with Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee combining for just 14 goals despite costing the club nearly £110 million. If transfer fees for their top targets prove too steep, there’s a possibility that one of Højlund or Zirkzee could be included in part-exchange deals to help land a new forward.

The club’s glaring lack of goals this season has underlined the urgent need for a reliable frontman, and the upcoming transfer window could be pivotal in reshaping United’s attacking lineup. The interest in Šeško feels like a natural fit, given his youth, physical presence, and European experience. Vivell’s background with the Red Bull clubs may also work in United’s favor during negotiations.

While Šeško’s £60 million agreement looks tempting, especially in today’s inflated market, the presence of other top clubs in the race means United will need to act decisively. The emergence of Liam Delap as a serious target is unexpected, and if Amorim is indeed backing this move, it could be a sign of a long-term project based on potential rather than immediate star quality.

With Osimhen, Gyökeres, and Ekitike still loosely on the radar, much will depend on how flexible United’s finances are and whether player swaps involving Højlund or Zirkzee become part of the equation. One way or another, this summer promises to be a defining one for United’s pursuit of a reliable striker capable of restoring their status among England and Europe’s elite.