Robert Lewandowski Rejects Manchester United Offer
Robert Lewandowski will not be joining Manchester United this summer, despite being a long-term target for the club. The Polish striker is set to leave Barcelona on a free transfer, but United are looking for a different profile of player.
Lewandowski ended his stay in the Bundesliga in 2022 to move to Barcelona and initially enjoyed an impressive run at Camp Nou, scoring 19 goals and three assists in 46 appearances across all competitions last season.
The 37-year-old's contract expires at the end of this month, and he has already announced that he will part ways with the LaLiga champions. Lewandowski's availability on a free transfer has turned heads at several clubs across the continent.
According to Manchester Evening News journalist Tyrone Marshall, Lewandowski does not match the profile of the striker United are looking for this summer. Marshall responded to a question about the possibility of United signing Lewandowski, saying: “I can’t see this happening.”
United do want an experienced back-up for Benjamin Sesko, but someone of a lower profile than Lewandowski, who would still command huge wages and is such a big name he would probably expect to start ahead of the Slovenian.
United have moved away from signing ageing superstars who contribute little to the club’s future, so a move for Lewandowski makes little sense. Instead, the Red Devils could consider bringing former academy graduate Danny Welbeck home if they are seeking to add an experienced hitman to their squad this summer.
Lewandowski was one of the finest marksmen in the world in his prime, but he is in the twilight of his career. The Polish striker has displayed signs of regression last season, although he still managed to score 19 goals and three assists in 46 appearances across all competitions.
United scored the third-most goals in the Premier League last season, but they remain linked with attacking reinforcements this summer. The Red Devils are looking to add more experience to the No. 9 position, despite investing a small fortune in Benjamin Sesko last summer.
Sesko enjoyed a decent start to life at Old Trafford, registering 12 goals and one assist in 32 appearances across all competitions for the English giants in the 2025/26 season. The Slovenian has displayed signs that he is adapting to the rigours of English football, but there is a belief that United need more cover in the No. 9 position ahead of a busy season.
Joshua Zirkzee has struggled to live up to expectations and remains linked with an exit this year. His possible departure could accelerate a move for a new striker, and a previous report relayed by The Peoples Person suggests that United are looking for a different profile of player than Lewandowski.
The Red Devils now have the opportunity to secure a new striker's services, but it appears that Lewandowski is not on their wish list for the summer. United are looking for a player who can provide a different style of play and fit into their structure, rather than a big-name signing like Lewandowski.
Lewandowski's future remains uncertain, but it is clear that he will not be joining Manchester United this summer. The Polish striker will have to look elsewhere for a new club, and United will have to find a different solution to their striking needs.