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Tottenham Hotspur reportedly had an approach for Benjamin Sesko swiftly rebuffed by Manchester United in the summer.
According to reports relayed by CaughtOffside, the Red Devils made it clear their centre-forward was off-limits after only one season at the club.
Why Barcelona have set their sights on Sesko
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Now, Barcelona have established their interest in prising the Slovenian from United’s grasp.
They bid farewell to Robert Lewandowski at the end of 2025/2026 before facilitating the departure of Ferran Torres in the transfer window. After failing in their attempts to sign Julian Alvarez from rivals Atletico Madrid, they settled on the addition of Gabriel Jesus, 29, from Arsenal.
Alas, Hansi Flick wants more depth in the No.9 role, and Sesko has caught the eye of some of the key decision-makers at the Camp Nou.
BENJAMIN SESKO, TAKE A BOW 💫 WHAT A FINISH!@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/dgdZSVlvgn — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 10, 2026
United are said to value the 23-year-old in the region of £64 million, having shelled out an initial £66.3m to sign him from RB Leipzig in August 2025.
However, that does not mean that they consider him available, as he is viewed as an integral part of Michael Carrick’s long-term plans in M16.
How Sesko is faring as of late
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Everton and Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
It remains to be seen if Sesko will be fit to face one of his suitors, Tottenham, when they travel to Old Trafford this weekend.
He was ruled out of the clash with Fulham just before the international break, and consequently missed out on representing his nation over the last two-and-a-half weeks.
Benjamin Šeško was not involved in the friendly game against Lausanne-Sport [@TyMarshall_MEN] pic.twitter.com/5X18QiUW5H — utdreport (@utdreport) October 3, 2026
The attacker stayed at Carrington so that his condition could be assessed, with his problem believed to be a reaggravation of the shin injury that ended his maiden term prematurely.
Prior to his setback, Sesko had returned two goals in six appearances and 206 minutes of action.
Benjamin Šeško has done it again at Hill Dickinson Stadium 🤯 Luke Shaw's cross is nodded in and Man Utd lead again! pic.twitter.com/aCZQZjfF7o — Premier League (@premierleague) September 6, 2026
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Rodrigo Muniz of Fulham during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2026 in London, England.
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