Man United urged to seal Robert Lewandowski transfer

Robert Lewandowski and Frenkie de Jong (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce, Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has made the surprise suggestion that his old club could do well to sign Robert Lewandowski this summer.

The veteran Poland international is one of the finest forwards of his generation, and is set to leave Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of his contract.

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Lewandowski posted a farewell video to Barca on his social media pages, with Man Utd great Ferdinand responding to confirmation of the news from journalist Fabrizio Romano by expressing his view that this could be a deal worth exploring for the Red Devils, as he’d be a good experienced option to have in the squad to help young striker Benjamin Sesko…

What a guy, what a player!!
Experienced option next season in UCL & help with development of Sesko? ? https://t.co/WbnVyAM80W

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 16, 2026

“What a guy, what a player!! Experienced option next season in UCL & help with development of Sesko?” the former England defender posted on X.

Could Robert Lewandowski still do a job for Manchester United?

Lewandowski is undoubtedly one of the modern greats after a tremendous career at the highest level in Europe, with a total of 750 goals in 1,103 games for club and country.

However, he’ll be turning 38 in August and it’s hard to imagine he has that long left at the top level, with a move to a less competitive league now surely more likely for him.

It’s perfectly possible that Lewandowski could do well as a squad player for United, but he would surely struggle to now come in and start regularly in the Premier League, which is widely considered to be the most competitive in the world.

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