5 latest news: Manchester United transfer news, including Benjamin Cesco, Garnacho, until Frankie De Jong

Manchester United continues to be active in the summer 2025 transfer market. After officially signing three new players, Brian Mbomo, Mattus Cunia and Diego Leon, the team coached by Ruben Amorin is still looking for more signings to improve the roster before the new season.

Third, these three signings strengthened the team's wing, front and back court respectively. However, the club will still focus on bringing in a sharp striker, a creative midfielder and selling those who are not in the Ruben Amorin plan for the next few weeks.

The following are five updates of information involving Manchester United, including future progress by Benjamin Sesco, Frankie De Jong and Alejandro Garnacho, updated on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Benjamin Sesco became a priority target

Manchester United are stepping up efforts to bring Benjamin Sesco from RB Leipzig. The club's scout director Christopher Viver previously praised Cesco as a striker with "extraordinary potential" and now the club's management has become more serious about the transfer.

The Slovenian national forward scored 21 goals in various competitions last season, strengthening his position as one of Europe's most promising young forwards.

According to Manchester Evening News, Manchester United has formulated a strategy to introduce Sesco before the official transfer window is closed. After several previous signing goals failed to be achieved, Cesco is now Amorin’s main goal, both as a partner and as a replacement for Rams Hoyld.

Frankie de Jong stayed in Barcelona

Manchester United once again had to bury the hope of bringing Frankie de Jong. The Dutch midfielder was a major goal in the Eric Teng Hager era, but he has expressed his commitment to stay in Barcelona.

The 27-year-old actually almost joined Manchester United in the summer of 2022, when a deal had been reached between Manchester United and Barcelona. However, De Jong's unwillingness to leave the Camp Nou made the transfer fail. Even in 2016, Manchester United had the chance to sign De Jong and De Rigt, but before they both entered the Ajax first team. Manchester United is ready to submit a formal offer to Benjamin Sesco. It is said that Manchester United has officially expressed interest in RB Leipzig, involving Benjamin Sesco. However, the next step will be very dependent on the player's own decisions. If Cesco is willing to transfer, the Red Devils will be ready to make a formal offer.

"Marchester United have informed RB Leipzig that if the players accept, they are ready to make an official offer for Benjamin Sesco," reporter Fabricio Romano said on X (twitter).

"Newcastle has also been ready to make a offer since last weekend and will meet Sesko's financial requirements. The decision is in Sesko's hands. "

Rams Hoylund stressed loyalty

Rams Hoylund finally clarified the speculation about his future. The Danish striker said he had no intention of leaving the club and was ready to compete for his first team in Manchester United amid rumors that Benjamin Cesco is coming.

Hoylund performed well in his final preseason game against Bournemouth, scoring two goals in the game to help the team win 4-1. His performance responds to rumors that Manchester United is looking for a replacement for the main striker.

Previously, names like Liam Delapp, Victor Jokelez and Oli Watkins were associated with Manchester United, but none of them successfully introduced them.

Chelsea are very interested in Garnacho and are preparing to leave Manchester United?

There was an unexpected situation for young forward Alejandro Garnacho from Argentina. He is reportedly not in Ruben Amorin's plan for next season and now the door to leave Old Trafford is open. Chelsea are allegedly interested in recruiting Garnacho and have conducted a player background check.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Chelsea did not find any major problems with the player's personality. This has led Chelsea to consider taking further action to bring him in.

Previously, Naples had made a offer in January, but Manchester United rejected the proposal. Atletico Madrid is also still paying attention to the 20-year-old winger.