Man United Eye January Swoop for Dortmund Striker Guirassy
Manchester United are weighing a January move for Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy after a blow in their pursuit of Brian Brobbey. Sunderland have no intention of selling Brobbey, pushing Guirassy up United's shortlist as they seek a reliable centre-forward.
- Main target: Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
- Blow: Brian Brobbey will not leave Sunderland
- Alternative options: Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, Joshua Zirkzee already at club
- Timing: Potential January move or summer push
- Guirassy record: 22 goals in 48 games in 2025/26; 34 in 45 in 2024/25; 30 in 30 for Stuttgart in 2023/24
- Quote: Niko Kovac calls Guirassy a "life insurance"
Deal details
According to TeamTalk, Manchester United remain active in assessing striker options and could move when the market allows. No fee has been agreed, and Dortmund have not commented on a potential sale. Guirassy is under contract at Borussia Dortmund, and any deal would likely require a significant offer.
United's need is clear: greater certainty through the middle, both in availability and output. Brobbey had emerged as an interest after scoring three goals in five Premier League appearances for Sunderland, but Sunderland's stance has effectively removed one route.
What was said
"I've used the term 'life insurance' several times myself. Serhou is a very important player for us. Someone who scores goals – even in impossible situations. He was under pressure for the first goal, was saved, and yet he still scored. Top striker! Bayern has Kane, City has Haaland and we have Guirassy."
Kovac's comments underline exactly why Guirassy appeals to United. The description of a player who converts low-margin chances speaks to United's current weakness: a lack of a dependable finisher. Guirassy's record suggests he could provide the immediate impact United crave, and Kovac's comparison to Harry Kane and Erling Haaland highlights his standing in the Bundesliga.
The numbers
- 2025/26: 22 goals in 48 games for Borussia Dortmund
- 2024/25: 34 goals in 45 games for Borussia Dortmund
- 2023/24: 30 goals in 30 games for VfB Stuttgart
- Brobbey: 3 goals in 5 Premier League appearances for Sunderland
- Guirassy age: 30
Injury and availability
Benjamin Sesko has the profile of a leading No 9, but fitness concerns have clouded his immediate standing at United. No specific injury details were provided, but his availability is uncertain. Other United forwards – Matheus Cunha and Joshua Zirkzee – are fit and available, though neither fully addresses the need for an established scorer.
Why Guirassy makes sense for United
Guirassy's goal record stands out: 22 goals in 48 games this season, 34 in 45 last season, and 30 in 30 for Stuttgart in 2023/24. At 30, he offers the kind of certainty United lack. The club have spent too long chasing potential and tactical versatility without solving the basic issue of scoring enough goals through the middle.
While Benjamin Sesko has the profile of a leading No 9, his fitness concerns make him a risk. Matheus Cunha offers mobility but is more suited to wider or withdrawn areas. Joshua Zirkzee remains an orthodox striker, but United may still want a more established scorer to shoulder the burden at Old Trafford. Guirassy fits that brief precisely.
His record of delivering across multiple seasons in league and European football makes him a low-risk option. The step up from the Bundesliga to the Premier League carries inherent risk, but Guirassy's penalty-box instinct and physical presence suggest he could adapt. United's attacking play often improves when there is a focal point defenders genuinely fear, and Guirassy would provide that.
Talking points
- Is Guirassy the right profile for United, or should they prioritise a younger striker with resale value?
- At 30, can Guirassy adapt to the Premier League's intensity, or will the pace be a problem?
- Should United wait until the summer for a bigger name, or act decisively in January?
- Would Guirassy's arrival stunt the development of Rasmus Højlund or Joshua Zirkzee?
What happens next
United's next opportunity to sign a striker is the January transfer window. With Brobbey off the table, the club must decide whether to pursue Guirassy immediately or wait until the summer. If they wait, competition could intensify, and Dortmund's stance may harden. A decisive move in January could give United the goal-scorer they need for the second half of the season.
Frequently asked questions
Is Serhou Guirassy moving to Manchester United?
Manchester United are interested in Serhou Guirassy and could make a January move, according to reports. No deal has been agreed, and Dortmund have not commented.
Why won't Brian Brobbey leave Sunderland?
Sunderland have no intention of sanctioning a sale, despite Brobbey scoring three goals in five Premier League appearances. This has forced United to look elsewhere.
What is Guirassy's goal record?
Guirassy has scored 22 goals in 48 games in 2025/26, 34 in 45 in 2024/25, and 30 in 30 for Stuttgart in 2023/24.
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