Manchester United officials sent for striker – Around €100m for January deal

Manchester United scouts watched Esposito in action for Inter; the 21-year-old striker would cost around €100m.

Francesco Pio Esposito has caught Manchester United's attention after impressing for Inter Milan this season. The 21-year-old striker, on loan at Serie B side Spezia last term, has scored seven times in Serie A and contributed four goals in the Champions League for the Nerazzurri. He also has seven goals in 13 appearances for Italy.

Calciomercato reports that Manchester United scouts were present in the stands during Inter's 2-0 win over Como at the weekend, where Esposito scored and assisted Marcus Thuram's goal. The Red Devils are hunting for a striker and could move in January.

However, Inter have no intention of selling and are expected to demand around €100m to let him leave. Esposito signed a new long-term deal running until 2032, and Inter view him as a cornerstone of their project alongside Lautaro Martinez and Nicolò Barella. A move to Old Trafford would also represent a step down from Inter's current standing.