Man United must accelerate plan to sign striker Ruben Amorim wanted last year
Man United could return to the table to sign Nicolas Jackson this summer as Michael Carrick eyes a new addition to his striking ranks.
The Red Devils have already added quality to their squad after a triple signing spree in mid-July.
Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow have each arrived to bolster Carrick's squad, but United are yet to sign any new attackers this summer.
Widespread reports have claimed that they are looking to add a new left-winger over the next month, while The Athletic have now reported that Carrick is after a new striker to compete with Benjamin Sesko.
Jackson was a target for the club last summer as he looked for a move away from Chelsea, and he could well return to their radar very soon as he nears another Stamford Bridge exit.
Sesko impressed at times in his debut season at the club, but United would benefit from adding a different centre-forward option to Carrick's ranks as they return to the Champions League.
Nicolas Jackson swoop makes sense for Man United as Chelsea exit looms
The Red Devils' board are considering entering the market for a new striker to "share the load" with Sesko, with Joshua Zirkzee expected to leave this summer.
Sesko scored 12 goals in 32 games during his debut season at Old Trafford, but went through large patches of rough form and is yet to fully convince his doubters that he can lead the line each week.
Statistics from last season show that the 23-year-old counts aerial duels as his strong point, while he is not a strong dribbler and does not press high in the final third.
Jackson is almost the polar opposite to Sesko, in that he creates chances proficiently, presses defenders urgently and likes to run in behind backlines.
United were interested in his services last summer, but decided against pursuing a deal as Ruben Amorim was content with the options at his disposal.
He impressed on loan at Bayern Munich last season, with 11 goals in 34 appearances and 15 starts, and is available to sign again this summer as Chelsea plan for a permanent sale.
Sources revealed to Football Insider that Jackson was keen to impress Xabi Alonso at Chelsea, but they are set to let him leave as Aston Villa eye a move.
Jackson would surely be a smart addition to Carrick's squad this summer, and United could make a new approach if the price is right.
Who else could Man United target as a new striker?
United have not exactly been linked to a host of strikers this summer, with a move likely set to rely on whether Marcus Rashford is reintegrated into the first team squad for the season ahead.
Danny Welbeck was a target last summer too, but the club are seemingly not looking to re-sign him as Chelsea move closer to agreeing a deal.
Sources have revealed to Football Insider that Ollie Watkins could leave Aston Villa this summer as Unai Emery overhauls his squad, with United believed to still hold an interest in his services.