The Red Devils have secured the highly sought-after striker, ending months of speculation and beating Arsenal to his signature. Sesko’s arrival is a major boost for Erik ten Hag’s squad as they aim for Premier League glory. 🏆
Manchester United and Arsenal are both in search of a world-class striker to bolster their squads. Despite having talented forwards like Marcus Rashford, Gabriel Jesus, Joshua Zirkzee, and Kai Havertz, neither team has a player who consistently delivers 30 goals a season. United, in particular, is keen to add a striker who is on the verge of breaking into this elite category, but Arsenal currently holds an advantage in the race to secure one of Europe’s most promising talents.
According to Give Me Sport, Manchester United has expressed strong interest in Benjamin Sesko, the Slovenian forward who netted 18 goals in 42 games for RB Leipzig last season. The 21-year-old has caught the attention of United’s recruitment team, with some of his teammates even rating him higher than Erling Haaland. However, Arsenal appears to be Sesko’s preferred destination. Reports indicate that the striker would have opted to move to the Gunners last summer had he chosen to leave Leipzig. While Manchester United remains interested, Arsenal still tops Sesko’s list, and he is expected to depart the Bundesliga by the summer of 2025. This leaves United in a challenging position as they try to sway him toward Old Trafford instead of North London.
During the last transfer window, Arsenal had the chance to secure Sesko for £55 million due to a release clause in his contract. Unfortunately for the Gunners, this clause has since expired, and his market value has skyrocketed to £96.3 million, according to the CIES Football Observatory. Although RB Leipzig’s official asking price remains unclear, Sesko’s soaring value reflects his impressive 2024 performance. Rumors circulated over the summer that Arsenal was willing to part ways with Gabriel Jesus if the right offer came along. Although Jesus ultimately stayed at the Emirates, with Eddie Nketiah instead moving to Crystal Palace, Arsenal’s link to Sesko has not faded. Should they pursue the Slovenian star in 2025, it’s likely that Jesus could be sold to make room for the young forward. With Jesus battling injuries and having yet to make a Premier League start this season, his future at Arsenal looks uncertain, especially with Sesko potentially arriving as his replacement in North London.
