Man Utd are expected to sign RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko in the final month of the transfer window
United have already agreed personal terms with Sesko over his proposed transfer, while the club is confident they will be able to agree a suitable transfer package with Leipzig for his signature. The Bundesliga club have already accepted a bid of €82.5 million plus €2.5m in add-ons from Newcastle, but were made aware the player would prefer to move to Old Trafford.
It seems only a matter of time before an official announcement is made after Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg confirmed United have launched an improved bid, while Fabrizio Romano revealed Sesko has reached a total agreement on personal terms.
Ruben Amorim is set to get his wish of an attacking overhaul this summer, and here are the numbers Sesko could wear once he is unveiled as a new United signing.
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The shirt numbers Sesko could wear for United
Benjamin Sesko has primarily worn the No.30 shirt during his senior club career, while he has been the No.11 at the international level for Slovenia. Those two options are already taken at Manchester United, so he will have to make a new number his own if he moves to Old Trafford.
If he had joined earlier in the summer, Sesko would have had a free run at his dream No.30 shirt number, which was handed to Diego Leon after he completed his move from Cerro Porteno. Joshua Zirkzee currently occupies the No.11 shirt he has worn for his national team.
With that all in mind, here are the squad numbers that are likely to be available to Sesko this summer.
No.1 - United are open to selling Altay Bayindir this summer, and his exit would vacate the No.1 shirt. Okay, this would be a random one for a new striker to wear.
No.9 - United want to sell Rasmus Hojlund if they sign Sesko, and the No.9 shirt would be the obvious choice for him to wear at his new club.
No.12 - United aim to sell Tyrell Malacia in the final month of the window, and his shirt number is effectively free already.
No.14 - The shirt number has been available since Christian Eriksen left the club at the end of last season.
No.17 - United aim to sell Alejandro Garnacho before deadline day and his shirt number is another that will become available.
No.19 - The shirt has been free ever since Raphael Varane left the club a year ago as a free agent.
No.20 - Diogo Dalot changed shirt numbers earlier in the summer, so his former choice is now available.
No.21 - Antony is expected to leave United this month and his shirt number is another choice for prospective signings. It is the first number Sesko wore for FC Liefering.
No.27 - The shirt number has been available since Wout Weghorst left the club two years ago.
No.28 - United have not had a No.28 since they sold Facundo Pellistri a year ago.
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