Benjamin Šeško is now widely considered Manchester United’s primary striker target—valued at around £70–75 million—and supported by significant progress in negotiations.

Benjamin Šeško is now widely considered Manchester United’s primary striker target—valued at around £70–75 million—and supported by significant progress in negotiations.

Meanwhile, Rasmus Højlund (signed in summer 2023 for about £72 million) remains at Old Trafford and has ruled out a swap, resisting a move to RB Leipzig and choosing instead to fight for his place .

 

 

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🔍 Plot twist on Šeško: “Is Šeško in?”

 

Šeško has become United’s first-choice striker and recent “secret” talks were held in Germany to accelerate a move .

 

Newcastle has already launched a club-record bid around £70 m (€75 m) plus add‑ons, but RB Leipzig is holding out for more, and Šeško reportedly favors a transfer to Old Trafford over St. James’ Park .

 

Leipzig sidelined him from a pre‑season friendly, signaling that a move may be imminent .

 

 

 

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❌ What about Højlund? “Højlund out?”

 

Despite scoring early in the Brighton win, Højlund’s form has been underwhelming (just 4 league goals in 32 appearances last season), prompting widespread speculation about his future .

 

Højlund has publicly reaffirmed his long-term commitment to the club—he has a contract until 2030 and insists he wants to stay and compete .

 

Still, the club has shifted tack and is now open to listening to loan or transfer offers, with interest reportedly coming from Inter, Juventus, and AC Milan .

 

 

 

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🧾 Summary Table

 

Scenario Current Status

 

Šeško to United Leading target; negotiations underway; player preference leans United over Newcastle

Højlund departure Not confirmed; open to loan or sale—but he wants to stay

Swap deal (Højlund for Šeško) Not feasible—Højlund refuses to be part of swap

 

 

 

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📝 Final Take

 

Manchester United are closing in on Benjamin Šeško, prepared to meet Leipzig’s demanding valuation and keen to finalize the move swiftly. Højlund remains stubbornly committed to staying, throwing a spanner into a potential player-plus-cash swap. While Šeško looks likely to arrive, Højlund could still depart later in the window if the club secure a replacement or accept good offers. That evolving dynamic suggests United might end up with both strikers—or a reshaped striking line altogether.