Man Utd striker targets: EVERY option linked for the summer 2025 transfer window

Manchester United lacked firepower up front in the 2024/25 season and are keen to strengthen their attacking options in the summer transfer window.

Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund – who cost United a combined total of more than £100million – have both struggled to get on the scoresheet on a regular basis.

Matheus Cunha has arrived from Wolves but Ruben Amorim will also need to add a 20-goal-a-season striker to his squad if United are going to enjoy a better season in 2025/26.

Here, TEAMtalk guides you through every other striker to have been linked with United in 2025. We tell you the players’ ages, current clubs, contract situations and what level of interest the club might have in them.

Note: we’ve not included the likes of Liam Delap and Jonathan David, who were linked with United but have since completed moves to other clubs.

PREMIER LEAGUE

Alexander Isak

Current club: Newcastle United

Age: 25

Contract expires: 2028

Isak has gone from strength to strength over the past three seasons and is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world.

United are one of many sides that have been linked with the Sweden international, though it remains to be seen whether they can meet Newcastle’s £120million asking price.

Nicolas Jackson

Current club: Chelsea

Age: 24

Contract expires: 2033

Jackson has scored 30 goals in 78 appearances for Chelsea but Liam Delap’s move to Stamford Bridge has raised question marks over his role under Enzo Maresca.

United have reportedly set their sights on the Senegal international and could negotiate a deal which sees Alejandro Garnacho head to Stamford Bridge.

Jean-Philippe Mateta

Current club: Crystal Palace

Age: 28

Contract expires: 2027

Mateta netted 17 goals in all competitions in the 2024/25 season, including a brace in Crystal Palace’s 2-0 win over United at Old Trafford.

TEAMtalk understands that the 28-year-old is now a prime option on United’s transfer shortlist but Palace are unlikely to let their star man go for less than £50million.

Still can’t get over this Jean-Philippe Mateta finish 🤯#CPFC pic.twitter.com/I3FAoQn0NZ

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) April 23, 2025

Ollie Watkins

Current club: Aston Villa

Age: 29

Contract expires: 2028

Watkins has been one of the best forwards in the Premier League over the last three seasons, registering 50 goals and 27 assists in 112 appearances.

According to The Athletic, the 29-year-old is on United’s striker shortlist and there has been contact between Old Trafford executives and their Villa counterparts to explore the prospect of a deal.

BUNDESLIGA

Victor Boniface

Current club: Bayer Leverkusen

Age: 24

Contract expires: 2028

Boniface looked set to join Al Nassr in the January transfer window but the deal collapsed after the Saudi Pro League side opted to sign Jhon Duran instead.

A summer move could now be on the cards and online reports in England claim that United are keeping a close eye on his situation.

Jonathan Burkardt

Current club: Mainz 05

Age: 25

Contract expires: 2027

Burkardt netted 19 goals in 30 appearances in 2024/25 and online reports in England claim that United scouts have issued glowing reports on the Germany international.

Hugo Ekitike

Current club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Age: 23

Contract expires: 2029

Reports in Germany and England suggested that United have been closely monitoring Ekitike, although he now looks set to join Liverpool.

Harry Kane

Current club: Bayern Munich

Age: 31

Contract expires: 2027

United were heavily linked with Kane prior to his big-money move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023 but couldn’t afford his transfer fee and wages.

The 31-year-old is reportedly still on United’s radar and his contract includes a clause that allows him to be bought for just €65million (£54.6m / $73.6m) in January 2026.

Benjamin Sesko

Current club: RB Leipzig

Age: 22

Contract expires: 2029

United hold a long-standing interest in Sesko, having initially tried to sign the striker from Red Bull Salzburg in the summer of 2022.

TEAMtalk sources indicate that United have maintained regular contact with his representatives, and he is open to a move to Old Trafford.

What a strike from RB Leipzig’s 21-year-old Benjamin Sesko! 🔥

Jurgen Klopp was also in attendance to witness the stunner 👀 pic.twitter.com/tVi6myKNxy

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) January 12, 2025

Patrik Schick 

Current club: Bayer Leverkusen

Age: 29

Contract expires: 2027

Schick was the joint-second top goalscorer in the Bundesliga in 2024/25 and only Harry Kane netted more than the Czech Republic international.

Reports in Germany claim that United are monitoring his situation at Leverkusen, who would demand €25m-€30m (£21.6m-£26m) for the 29-year-old.

SERIE A

Moise Kean

Current club: Fiorentina

Age: 25

Contract expires: 2029

Kean had a forgettable stint at Everton but has now rebuilt his reputation at Fiorentina, scoring 25 goals in 44 appearances in 2024/25.

The Italy international is reportedly on United’s radar, although his €52million (£45.06m / $60.4m) release clause has now expired.

Victor Osimhen

Current club: Napoli

Age: 26

Contract expires: 2026

United have been credited with an interest in Osimhen but his wage demands are currently viewed as too high, and he now looks set to return to Galatasaray on a permanent deal.

El Bilal Toure

Current club: Atalanta

Age: 23

Contract expires: 2027

Toure was bought by Atalanta as a replacement for Hojlund following the Dane’s move to United, but he spent 2024/25 on loan at VfB Stuttgart.

Reports in France claim that the Bundesliga side could trigger his €18million (£15.4m, $21.2m) purchase option before allowing him to join United for a higher transfer fee.

Dusan Vlahovic

Current club: Juventus

Age: 25

Contract expires: 2026

Vlahovic looks set to leave Juventus in the summer after contract talks between the two parties reached a standstill.

According to online reports in England, United are looking to sign the Serbia international in a deal that could see Jadon Sancho move in the opposite direction.

LIGUE 1

Enzo Kana-Biyik

Current club: Le Havre

Age: 18

Contract expires: 2025

United fought off competition from Paris Saint-Germain to sign Kana-Biyik, who has now joined the club on a free transfer.

The 18-year-old striker will spend the 2025/26 season on loan at Swiss Super League side Lausanne-Sport.

Randal Kolo Muani 

Current club: Paris Saint-Germain

Age: 26

Contract expires: 2028

United explored a potential loan move for Muani in the January transfer window before he agreed to join Juventus on a temporary basis.

But his loan deal with the Serie A side includes no option or obligation to buy and United have reportedly reignited their interest in the striker.

Goncalo Ramos

Current club: Paris Saint-Germain

Age: 24

Contract expires: 2028

Ramos has played a bit-part role at Paris Saint-Germain and could leave the Ligue 1 side in search of regular first-team football.

Online reports in England claim that United are preparing to battle the likes of Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Juventus and Napoli for his services.

OTHER LEAGUES

Samu Aghehowa

Current club: FC Porto

Age: 21

Contract expires: 2029

Aghehowa joined Porto last summer and bagged 25 goals across all competitions in 2024/25, including a brace in their 3-3 draw with United in the Europa League.

According to online reports, United scouts have been keeping tabs on the Spain international and a summer swoop is being considered.

WOW 🤯

Samu Omorodion scores his second of the night and gives Porto the lead!

📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/Kr041pTsHr

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 3, 2024

Julian Alvarez

Current club: Atletico Madrid

Age: 25

Contract expires: 2030

After spending two seasons at Manchester City, Alvarez joined Atletico Madrid last summer in a deal worth up to €95million.

Reports in Spain – not necessarily from the most reliable outlets – suggest that United are willing to pay €150million (£130m / $174.4m) to bring him back to Manchester.

Brian Brobbey

Current club: Ajax

Age: 23

Contract expires: 2027

Brobbey was linked with United throughout Erik ten Hag’s time at the club and online reports claim that the Netherlands international was also offered to the club during the January transfer window.

Viktor Gyokeres

Current club: Sporting CP

Age: 27

Contract expires: 2028

Amorim was looking to secure a reunion with Gyokeres at Old Trafford, but the Sweden international is now closing in on a move to Arsenal.

Aleksandar Mitrovic

Current club: Al Hilal

Age: 30

Contract expires: 2026

Since leaving Fulham for Al Hilal in the summer of 2023, Mitrovic has scored 68 goals and registered 15 assists in 79 appearances for the Saudi Pro League side.

A return to the Premier League could be on the cards this summer as United are reportedly considering a move for the Serbia international.

FREE AGENTS

Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Age: 28

United tentatively explored a deal for Calvert-Lewin last summer and have reportedly been offered the chance to sign him for free.

Jamie Vardy

Age: 38

Vardy netted 200 goals in 500 appearances during a 13-year career at Leicester City and has reportedly been put forward as an option for United.

Callum Wilson

Age: 33

Wilson left Newcastle after failing to agree on a new contract at St James’ Park and has been linked with a number of Premier League sides, including United.

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