Who Should Man Utd Sign? Isak, Sesko, Jackson? Do They Have The Budget? Transfer Targets Revealed

Jul 24, 2025

The podcast dives into Manchester United's dynamic transfer scene, revealing the arrival of Bryan Mbeumo and the potential exit of Marcus Rashford to Barcelona. Track the debate over who should fill the striker role amidst budget constraints, with names like Isak and Sesko on the radar. There's also buzz around young talents, including the prodigious Max Dowman, who has impressed in pre-season matches. Discussions about the balance between youth and experience highlight the excitement of upcoming football stars.

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INSIGHT

Man Utd's Transfer Budget Insight

Manchester United's striker budget depends heavily on selling four key players presently considered for transfer.
Success in transfers requires effective outgoings to enable investment in high-profile strikers like Isak or Sesko.

INSIGHT

Value of Experienced Striker Watkins

Olly Watkins offers valuable experience with consistent top-level performances and Champions League experience.
Though older with less sell-on value, Watkins could set an example for United's young forwards.

ADVICE

Midfield Signing as Alternative

Manchester United should prioritize signing an experienced midfielder like Pascal Groß if striker budget is constrained.
An all-action midfielder can reduce defensive burdens and positively impact the squad's balance.

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Welcome to Rio Reacts! Today, we're diving headfirst into the transfer stories that are getting your WhatsApp groups buzzing, from Manchester United's evolving squad to Arsenal's incredible young talents!

First up, the latest from Old Trafford: Bryan Mbeumo is IN, and Marcus Rashford is OUT to Barcelona!

That leaves Amorim's 'bomb squad' of Garnacho, Antony, Sancho, and Malacia – could their exits be key to United's remaining transfer budget?

Fabrizio Romano says outgoings are crucial for the striker budget after spending big on Cunha and Mbeumo. So, despite big names like Isak, Sesko, and Nicholas Jackson being floated, are United really on a low budget for a striker?

We're looking at names like Ollie Watkins (17 goals, 14 assists in 54 apps last season at 29 years old) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (3 goals, 1 assist in 26 apps last season at 28 years old, and available on a free transfer!).

Let me know what YOU think about the Man United striker situation! If the club ends up with a low budget, who should they be targeting? Could they still land a big-name striker if they sell all the players they want to move on?

Away from United, I want to talk about Arsenal's incredible young talents!

Remember Max Dowman? I first mentioned him as a 14-year-old last November. Now 15, he's become one of the youngest Arsenal players to feature for the first team in a pre-season friendly against AC Milan in Singapore! Declan Rice even described him as "the best 15-year-old in the country."

Unbelievably, Marli Salmon, also 15, featured in that same game! Arteta himself commented that these young talents are "able to play at that level at 15 years old... because of the environment and culture within the team."

Arsenal fans, what do you think? Could this be a really big year ahead for your young talents?

Finally, big news for the channel! I'm off tomorrow on tour with the squad! We have a lot of exciting stuff coming out, dropping content daily over the next week – Vlogs, more Rio Reacts, and Live sessions! I'll be catching up with Ste and travelling with the squad, so make sure you hit that SUBSCRIBE button and don't miss a thing!

Also, whilst I'm out with the squad, who would you most like me to get on Rio Meets? Get in the comments and let us know! See you in the US!!

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