Is Benjamin Sesko Coming to Manchester United?
Let's just get straight to the point: Yeah, Benjamin Sesko is on the brink of becoming a Manchester United player. The Slovenian striker has made it clear where he wants to go, and it's not Newcastle—even though the Magpies put a fat stack of cash on the table. United's offer is good, but not the highest. Still, Sesko told everyone—Leipzig, Newcastle, whoever would listen—that he wants Old Trafford. Personal terms? Already sorted. The kid’s packed his bags, and he’s ready to fly in for a medical the second the clubs finalize the last bits of the deal.
There's a sense of relief around United fans finally getting a forward who actually chose this club over lucrative rivals. That hasn’t exactly been the trend in the last few years. And let’s not gloss over the fact that RB Leipzig want to respect the player’s wishes. When Sesko says United or bust, Leipzig pretty much has to play ball—even with Newcastle screaming into the void with what would have been a record-breaking offer.
I can’t help but feel for Newcastle. They wanted him. They needed him, especially with Alexander Isak probably on his way out. Instead, they get another name to add to the list of players who gave them the cold shoulder. That’s not just bad luck; that’s got to be infuriating for a club trying to break into the big time.
Tweet by Fabrizio Romano shows "Manchester United and RB Leipzig, back in talks today for Benjamin Šeško deal to agree on final package."
Benjamin Sesko Man United Transfer News
The noise around this transfer is deafening for a reason. United have been desperate for a reliable No.9 who isn’t Rasmus Hojlund, or at least someone to push him. When you drop around £74m for a 22-year-old with raw potential but not a Haaland-level record, it shows you’re betting big on upside. For context, Sesko managed 27 goal contributions for Leipzig last season: good, even promising, but not elite.
The financial gymnastics United are doing to make this happen are wild. Not that long ago, Jim Ratcliffe was talking about bankruptcy. Now they’re burning £200m on new attackers, and the explanation seems to be creative payment plans and backloading fees. It’s classic United: big on flash, always assuming commercial clout will smooth over the cracks—and, to be fair, it usually does.
What stands out is how hard United pushed for Sesko this time, with the memory of last summer’s rejection still fresh. Back then, he turned them down for Leipzig’s development pathway. Now? He sees his best shot at superstardom in Manchester, and maybe that’s smart: the Premier League’s stage is bigger, and the club’s new direction under Ruben Amorim feels strangely ambitious. If this works, United have landed a powerful, pacey striker who can torment defenders and inject some youth and optimism into a team that’s felt past its sell-by date.
But let’s have a reality check. Sesko isn’t guaranteed goals. He misses chances—sometimes sitters—and he’s still inconsistently clinical. The Haaland comparisons are premature, if a little desperate. But he’s got the tools, and if anyone can turn promise into end product, it’s a club with United’s resources and need for a fresh start.
Bottom line: United are finally getting their man. The real story is whether he can handle the weight of the shirt, week in, week out. If Sesko thrives, this feels like the start of something genuinely interesting at Old Trafford. If not... well, it wouldn’t be the first time United placed the wrong bet. But the ambition? That’s finally back—and it’s about time.
