Manchester United have an opportunity to sign Benjamin Sesko in this summer’s transfer window.
The Red Devils have been particularly keen to overhaul a forward line that struggled to deliver in the 2024/25 campaign.
Amad Diallo, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, and Joshua Zirkzee collected 21 Premier League goals between them last term. New boys Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo registered 35 goals by comparison.
Manchester United can sign Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko
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Christian Falk now reports that United could take advantage of Arsenal’s decision to focus on signing Viktor Gyokeres.
Former RB Leipzig employee Christopher Vivell is keeping a close eye on the situation. However, Ruben Amorim’s men will still be required to fork out a significant fee to enter the negotiating table.
“When one door closes, another opens! Arsenal have withdrawn their pursuit of Benjamin Šeško, which creates an opportunity for Manchester United,” the Bayern transfer news expert exclusively informed CaughtOffside.
“The Red Devils weren’t in the front row for the club and player. However, there’s a key executive involved in all of this – Christopher Vivell, United’s head of scouting. He’s previously worked for RB Leipzig, and he’s now supporting the potential deal. Vivell’s also been watching the situation develop since April. He was at the match between Leipzig and Wolfsburg to scout Šeško again.
“The striker (22) is still very, very young. He can leave with a good offer; I think Leipzig are willing to talk if they receive a fee closer to €70m [£60.6m].”
The high price tag is not without justification; Sesko was one of the deadliest finishers in the Bundesliga last term, amassing 13 top-flight goals (and 21 in all competitions).
Players
League goals
Goals in all competitions
Minutes per goal (all competitions)
Benjamin Sesko
13
21
155.14
Bruno Fernandes
8
19
259.57
Amad…..
