Benjamin Šeško is open to joining Manchester United, even with the club unable to offer European football next season, GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed.v
The 22-year-old RB Leipzig striker is one of several attacking options being considered by Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim, as he looks to reshape the frontline ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
He prefers move to Man Utd
Benjamin Sesko celebrating after scoring for RB Leipzig
Šeško has been followed closely by United scouts for more than three years, and a source confirmed the club has been in contact again this year. United are understood to be admirers of Šeško’s all-round game and believe his style would suit the Premier League.
Benjamin Sesko's statistics for RB Leipzig this season
Despite interest from elsewhere, a source said Šeško would favour a move to Old Trafford over other destinations. Arsenal were previously in negotiations over a deal for the Slovenia international, but those talks were described as “really complicated.” The Gunners have since shifted their focus to Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyökeres, with discussions for the Swedish forward remaining advanced.
At United, there is a clear interest in strengthening up front, but the message to potential signings has been blunt, the club must sell before they can buy. A source confirmed that all incomings are being informed of the current financial situation as the club works to raise funds through outgoings. Šeško is not the only name under consideration.
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United’s list of striker targets also includes Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson. Amorim is believed to want a dynamic forward capable of leading the line and pressing aggressively, attributes that all three options offer in different ways.
While no formal offer has yet been submitted for Šeško, who has been described as 'elite' by analyst Statman Dave, United are keeping close tabs on his situation. With the player open to the move and willing to forgo European football in the short term, United are weighing up whether to make a concrete push, depending on how their outgoings unfold. There’s no rush at this stage, but the interest is serious. If a deal can be struck, Šeško, who will cost around £78m according to reports, could join Matheus Cunha as a major summer signing.
All statistics courtesy of SofaScore - correct as of 17/07/2025