Man Utd turn to Guirassy after Brobbey deal blocked

Man Utd turn to Guirassy after Brobbey deal blocked, with the Red Devils warned they may have already spent £50m on a striker that did not materialise, prompting a renewed search for reliable front‑line firepower as injuries loom over existing options and the club eyes European competition next season.

United's striking dilemma

United are short up front, a problem amplified by Benjamin Sesko’s recent injury issues. While Sesko remains the most natural striker in the squad, doubts linger over his fitness. Matheus Cunha offers versatility but is better suited to a wide or supporting role, and Joshua Zirkzee, though a natural centre‑forward, is not seen as matching Old Trafford’s standards.

Guirassy's goal‑scoring record

Serhou Guirassy, 30, has impressed Dortmund with two goals in four league games this season, following 17 goals in 33 league matches last term. He also contributed four goals and four assists in ten Champions League outings last season, after netting 21 times in 30 league games the season before. Dortmund boss Niko Kovac described him as “life insurance”, praising his ability to score in impossible situations and likening his importance to that of top European strikers.

Sunderland refuse to sell Brian Brobbey despite United's January push

With Sunderland refusing to sell Brian Brobbey – who has scored three times in five Premier League appearances this season – United’s pursuit of the Black Cats’ star is effectively halted. FlashScore confirms the club’s stance, leaving United to explore other targets.

The situation leaves United with a clear message: the club must secure a proven scorer to complement Sesko and avoid another costly mis‑step. Guirassy remains on United’s shortlist for a January or summer move, offering the “life‑insurance” quality the Red Devils crave.

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