Benjamin Sesko Chooses Manchester United in Blockbuster £74m Deal
So, one of the biggest headlines in football right now is that Benjamin Sesko is heading to Manchester United . Yeah, it’s official—United have agreed a massive £73.7 million deal with Red Bull Leipzig to bring the 22-year-old Slovenian striker to Old Trafford. The deal includes a guaranteed £66.3 million, with the rest tied up in performance-based add-ons.
Sesko is set to complete his medical on Friday, and once that’s done, it’ll just be a matter of finalizing paperwork before he becomes a United player. It’s a big move—not just financially, but strategically—especially considering the competition. Newcastle were seriously pushing to sign him too, but in the end, Sesko chose United, even without Champions League football on offer this season. That’s a pretty big statement about the club’s pull, despite recent ups and downs.
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This isn’t just a random signing either. Sesko’s been tearing it up in Germany. He’s scored 39 goals in 87 appearances for Leipzig and currently holds the title of top-scoring under-23 player across Europe’s top five leagues. He’s even outscored Jude Bellingham and Florian Wirtz in that age group. Not bad, right?
Standing at 6’5", Sesko brings serious physical presence up front. He’s got pace—clocked at nearly 36 km/h—great finishing ability, and is dominant in the air. Basically, the full package. He’s often compared to Erling Haaland, not just because they both came through the Red Bull Salzburg system, but because of their similar profiles: big, fast, clinical.
United’s been busy this summer, by the way. They’ve already added Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo to their attacking options for around £130 million combined. And they’ve managed to stay within spending limits thanks to some smart financial moves—like loaning out Marcus Rashford to Barcelona, who are covering his full £325k-a-week wages. Plus, they picked up £5 million from Chelsea when the Blues backed out of the Jadon Sancho deal.
Meanwhile, United are still looking to offload Rasmus Hojlund—who hasn’t quite lived up to expectations—for £40 million, and Alejandro Garnacho could also leave if the right offer comes in, with Chelsea reportedly interested.
As for Newcastle? Missing out on Sesko is just another blow after already losing Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool and possibly facing the departure of Alexander Isak too. Tough window for them.
So yeah, it’s a huge get for United. And with Sesko’s blend of youth, power, and potential, fans will be hoping this is the signing that finally stabilizes their front line for seasons to come.
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