Manchester United’s pursuit of Benjamin Šeško, including the key message he’s sent and club-level commentary.

Manchester United’s pursuit of Benjamin Šeško, including the key message he’s sent and club-level commentary.

 

 

🚨 Sesko’s Statement & Club Chair Speaks Out

RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Šeško has reportedly sent a clear message of openness to a move to Manchester United, indicating a willingness to join even in the absence of Champions League football—appearing to prioritise the project and Premier League status—though Newcastle are also heavily interested .

 

Manchester United’s recruitment hierarchy, led by director Christopher Vivell and negotiator Matt Hargreaves, has engaged directly with Leipzig and Sesko’s camp. Sources say they’ve made clear to the player that they can afford a deal in the region of €70 million, even though Leipzig initially valued him closer to €80–€90 million (£69–79m) .

 

 

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📈 Where United Stand in the Race

United are widely seen as front-runners for Šeško provided they balance the books. Their summer expenditure—£62.5m on Matheus Cunha and a further ~£70m on Bryan Mbeumo—has put pressure on finances, making player exits (Sancho, Garnacho, Antony) vital to fund any move . Despite strong interest from Newcastle, reports from ESPN emphasize United’s “confidence” that Šeško would choose them if they can deliver a viable package .

 

 

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🔄 Swap Talk & Strategic Implications

United have even explored a swap deal involving Rasmus Højlund—sending him to Leipzig as part of a cash-plus-player arrangement—because keeping both strikers would be financially unrealistic. That said, Højlund has expressed a desire to remain, while Leipzig reportedly prefer straight cash if possible .

 

 

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📊 Why It Matters for United

United’s attack remains under pressure: their forwards managed just seven Premier League goals between them last season. Šeško, aged 22, boasts a superior goals-per-minute ratio (145 mins per goal at a 23.5 % conversion) compared to Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, though Watkins has more assists. Šeško is seen as a long-term value prospect, whereas Watkins—29—might be a more immediate but less lucrative option .

 

 

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In summary: Šeško has signalled his preference for Manchester United. The club feels confident but must first navigate departures and potentially explore swap deals. Newcastle remain serious threats—but United believe they hold a key commercial and competitive attraction.