2. Liga Overview

Benjamin Sesko remains the only out-and-out No.9 on Manchester United’s books, but Michael Owen has told GOAL why he has “doubts” over the Slovenian’s ability to become the “long-term” central striking option at Old Trafford. The 23-year-old frontman played his way into form last season, following a slow start, but Michael Carrick is considered to be in need of further firepower.

Jose Mourinho has expressed his immense pride after Vinicius Junior officially committed his long-term future to Real Madrid, ending months of intense speculation. The Brazilian superstar had been heavily linked with a sensational move to Arsenal before putting pen to paper on a bumper new deal at the Bernabeu.