Manchester United have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign Benjamin Šeško in a deal worth £73.7m (€85m), bolstering their attack ahead of the new season.
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Key Details of the Deal
- Base Fee: £66.3m (€76.5m)
- Add-ons: £7.4m (€8.5m)
- Medical & Final Steps: Šeško will undergo medical tests before completing the move.
Why Šeško?
The 22-year-old Slovenian striker has been one of Europe’s most promising forwards, with 39 goals in 87 games for Leipzig. His profile offers:
✔ Pace – One of the Bundesliga’s fastest strikers (35.7 km/h)
✔ Aerial Dominance – Best heading success rate among Bundesliga forwards (min. 60 aerial duels)
✔ Clinical Finishing – Outscored peers like Jude Bellingham & Florian Wirtz in U23 rankings
United’s Summer Overhaul Continues
Šeško becomes United’s third major attacking signing after:
- Matheus Cunha (£60m)
- Bryan Mbeumo (£70m)
Outgoings Free Up Funds
- Marcus Rashford (loan to Barcelona) – £325k/week wages off the books
- Jadon Sancho – Chelsea paid £5m after pulling out of a deal
- Alejandro Garnacho – Could be sold for £50m (Chelsea interested)
- Rasmus Højlund – Available for £30m after struggling with just 14 PL goals in 2 seasons
Newcastle’s Transfer Woes Worsen
Šeško’s move to Old Trafford is another setback for Newcastle, who:
❌ Missed out on Hugo Ekitike (joined Liverpool)
❌ Risk losing Alexander Isak (also linked to Liverpool)
The Haaland Comparisons
Like Erling Haaland, Šeško:
- Played for Red Bull Salzburg
- Combines size, speed, and lethal finishing
- Has a high ceiling at just 22
What’s Next?
- Šeško’s medical & contract signing
- Potential Garnacho sale to fund further moves
- Højlund’s departure likely to be finalized
Final Verdict
United are aggressively rebuilding their attack, and Šeško could be the missing piece in their quest for a top-four finish. With his physicality and goal threat, he’s poised to make an immediate impact in the Premier League.
🔥 Hot Take: Will Šeško outshine Højlund? Or is this another risky big-money gamble?
