Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal linked with Bundesliga star
Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal linked with Bundesliga star
According to a report by Fichajes.net, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are locked in a battle to secure the services of Bundesliga star Benjamin Sesko. The RB Leipzig star is one of the most sought-after young forwards and has attracted the attention of the three Premier League sides.
Sesko joined the Leipzig-based side in 2023 from their sister club RB Salzburg for a reported €24 million fee. In his 65 games for the side, he has scored 29 goals and provided five assists. The 21-year-old is currently valued at €80 million.
The Slovenian striker has been a long-term target for Chelsea and Arsenal but has also drawn attention from Manchester United. The striker is currently contracted to his side until the summer of 2029, giving the club additional leverage in any negotiations.
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Sesko has been in fine form this season, bagging 11 goals and three assists in 1596 minutes across 23 games. He was on target for his side in their last game of the year, a 5-1 loss away to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga on Friday (December 20).
Who is Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea target Benjamin Sesko?
Benjamin Sesko is one of the most highly rated young football players. The 21-year-old began his career in 2019 and has already bagged 90 goals in 202 games.
The Slovenian started his career in his homeland with NK Krsko's under-17 side before signing for NK Domzale for free in 2018. A year later, he signed for RB Salzburg for a reported €2.5 million fee before signing for Austrian side FC Liefering the next day.
Sesko was outstanding during his loan time with the side, bagging 22 goals and six assists in 2460 minutes across 44 games before returning to Salzburg in 2021. Following his return, he bagged 29 goals and 11 assists for the Austrian giants in 3653 minutes across 79 games.
His impressive performances saw him move from the Austrian Bundesliga to the German Bundesliga in 2023, and he has continued to impress, bagging 29 goals and five assists in 65 outings. His performances have drawn interest from English giants Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea, vying to sign the now €80 million rated striker following his rapid rise in the game over the last six years.