Manchester United are making big moves this summer, and they are doing it smartly. The club is on the verge of completing a total refresh of their forward line under manager Ruben Amorim. Benjamin Sesko is the latest star expected to arrive at Old Trafford, following the earlier signings of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
United’s aim is clear, they want to solve their goal-scoring problems once and for all. Sesko, just 22 years old, is set to have his medical before finalising a £73.3 million move from RB Leipzig. The Slovenian striker chose United over Newcastle United, even though Newcastle could offer European football next season and more money.
The Red Devils managed to agree on a slightly lower fee with Leipzig, but that doesn’t mean Sesko came cheap. This signing will push United’s spending past £200 million in this transfer window.
What’s interesting is how United made this deal possible without breaking Premier League profit and sustainability rules. The key was in the clever way they handled earlier deals for Cunha and Mbeumo.
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Although those two players together cost around £130 million, United arranged the payments in a way that still gave them the financial space to make another big signing. According to reports, this payment structure was crucial in keeping the club active in the transfer market.
United are still trying to sell several players, including Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia, and Jadon Sancho. So far, only Marcus Rashford has left, going to Barcelona on loan. Importantly, Barcelona is covering all of Rashford’s wages, which gives United even more room to manoeuvre financially.
There’s also speculation that Rasmus Hojlund could leave Old Trafford after Sesko’s arrival. The 22-year-old Dane insists he wants to fight for his place, but United are open to selling him for around £30 million, even though they would take a loss.
Former United midfielder Paul Scholes has warned the club to be careful. Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, Scholes said Sesko might have had a better chance to develop at Newcastle. He also pointed out that Hojlund is still young and hasn’t been given enough time to grow into the role of Manchester United’s main striker.
Once Sesko joins, attention will turn to what shirt number he will wear. At RB Leipzig last season, he wore No.30, but that belongs to United’s new signing Diego Leon. Sesko’s No.11 from Euro 2024 is also taken by Joshua Zirkzee.
One possible option is No.21, a number Sesko wore as a teenager at Liefering, where he scored 21 league goals in the 2020-21 season. That number could soon be free if Antony leaves the club.
Ruben Amorim has already made bold shirt number decisions this summer. For example, Matheus Cunha took Marcus Rashford’s No.10 shirt before Rashford had even left the club.
If all goes as planned, Sesko will be ready to make his debut in United’s Premier League opener against Arsenal. Fans are excited to see how he will fit into Amorim’s new-look attack.
But United’s transfer business might not stop here. Reports link them to PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, while French keeper Lucas Chevalier, expected to replace Donnarumma at PSG, has reportedly passed his medical ahead of a move from Lille.
On the outgoing side, Antony could join Real Betis permanently after a successful loan spell. However, Betis may face competition from other clubs and will need to meet United’s asking price.
Jadon Sancho is another name expected to leave, with Juventus leading the chase. Meanwhile, Chelsea are showing interest in Alejandro Garnacho, with United valuing the Argentine star at £50 million.
Chelsea also want Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, but they may need to sell players before making both deals happen.
With so many moving parts, United’s summer transfer strategy looks carefully planned. By spreading payments for Cunha and Mbeumo, they gave themselves the flexibility to grab Sesko and still have room for more signings.
Now, fans are watching closely to see if Sesko can live up to the hype, and if this summer will be remembered as the moment United finally rebuilt their attack into a force to be feared.
