Bundesliga Forward Prefers A Move To Manchester United This Summer: Big Boost For Amorim? | OneFootball

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, journalist Pete O’Rourke mentioned that Red Bull Leipzig centre-forward Benjamin Sesko prefers a move to Manchester United this summer. O’Rourke said, “Man United have made him their number one target.

“They are trying to get a deal over the line for him and have made the player an offer, but it won’t be easy dealing with Leipzig as we know.

“We’ve seen Arsenal already this summer not being able to get a deal done for the Slovenia international, but it looks like United are trying everything they can.

“The key for United is that the player wants to move to Old Trafford.

“They will be confident that will give them the edge to win the race for Sesko, who has also been a target for Newcastle due to the ongoing speculation about Alexander Isak.”

Sesko’s Impressive Rise In German Football

The 22-year-old managed to impress with his performances as the spearhead of RB Leipzig’s attack last season. Sesko scored 21 goals and secured six assists in 45 appearances for the German club in the previous campaign on all fronts.

The Slovenian talent led the line well and deserves some credit for averaging 2.5 shots per 90 minutes in the Bundesliga. He kept 43.9% of his attempts on target. However, Sesko needs to work on improving his link-up play up top, based on his pass completion rate of 67.6% in league football (stats via fbref.com).

LEIPZIG, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 09: Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig looks on during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC St. Pauli 1910 at Red Bull Arena on February 09, 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Sesko Prefers A Move To Manchester United: Big Boost For Ruben Amorim?

Sesko can find some space for himself to get a few shots in at goal. He can shoot the ball with power from long range and is a decent finisher in the final third.

The Slovenia international can even create the odd chance for others around him in the opponent’s half. He is also quite clever with his movements on the offensive end of the field. Standing at 1.95m, Sesko is a strong presence in the air as well. However, it remains to be seen whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League.

Sesko would bring more firepower to Man United head coach Ruben Amorim’s frontline. He has what it takes to fight for a regular first-team spot at the Mancunian club in the coming seasons.

At 22, Sesko has got a promising future ahead of him, which makes him a decent choice for the Red Devils to consider this summer. Hence, his preference to seal a move to Old Trafford would be a big boost for Amorim and his plans to build a strong squad for the upcoming Premier League campaign.