Manchester United weighing up bid for £25 million Leeds United target - Reports
Manchester United are weighing up a £25 million bid for Watford winger Ismaila Sarr, who has also attracted interest from Leeds United, as per TBRFootball.
Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag seems eager to add an attacker to his side.
The Dutch tactician saw his side's attacking woes in the season-opener against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 7. United lost the game 2-1, with their only goal coming in the form of a Seagulls own-goal in the second-half.
There are question marks over Marcus Rashford's form, who has not been the same player since his return from a shoulder injury last year.
United have ended their pursuit of Bologna striker Marko Arnautovic off the back of intense negativity against the proposed deal from fans.
It seems United are now ready to rival Leeds to the signing of Sarr, who scored an incredible goal from the halfway line on August 8 against West Bromwich Albion.
The Senegalese attacker has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in the past. He made 22 appearances for the Hornets last season, scoring five goals and contributing two assists.
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Manchester United revert back to an old transfer target but eye a move for PSV star
Manchester United fans will be relieved with the news that the club have opted against pursuing a deal for Arnautovic.
Instead, it seems eyes are now on a pacey winger to come into the side and Sarr fits the bill for the Red Devils.
He's not the only winger being linked as PSV Eindhoven's Cody Gakpo is also reportedly on the Red Devils' radar.
Interestingly, Leeds are also in the race for the Dutch star, who finished last season as the Eredivisie 'Player of the Year', as per InsideFutbol.
He managed an impressive 21 goals and 15 assists in 46 appearances for PSV across competitions last season.
Cody Gakpo to Manchester United is now a real possibility, per Jason Burt.
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Gakpo and Sarr will both present different challenges for United.
On one hand, there is a young Dutch winger who has excelled in the Eredivisie. However, it is unknown as to whether he will adapt to Premier League football.
Meanwhile, with Sarr, there is a Senegalese youngster who is looking to make the step up to European football. He has proven Premier League experience and stood out in a side that were woeful last season and ended up relegated.