United Manchester agrees to a 85 million Euro contract for the acquisition of Sesko, according to reports
In a bid to strengthen their squad and revitalize their attacking options, Manchester United have secured the signing of Miloš Sesko from RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old Slovenian forward will join the Red Devils for an initial fee of €76.5 million, with an additional €8.5 million in add-ons[1][2].
Sesko, who stands at 1.95 metres (6ft 4ins) tall, had earlier been linked with Arsenal and Newcastle United due to his impressive performances in Germany[3]. However, United's enduring stature as a 20-time English champion, coupled with the opportunity to compete at the top of the Premier League, proved attractive to the young talent[2].
Last season, Sesko scored 39 goals in 87 appearances for Leipzig, and 21 goals in the 2022-2023 campaign[6]. His arrival at Old Trafford will complete an overhaul of Manchester United's blunt attack, which scored only 44 goals in 38 Premier League games last season, making them one of the four teams with the fewest goals[7].
The signing of Sesko is part of a broader effort by Manchester United to address the weaknesses exposed in their poor performance during the 2022-2023 season, where they finished 15th in the table, marking their worst finish in 51 years[5].
Manchester United are playing without the revenue of European football this season, and the massive outlay on Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo's arrivals is under pressure to meet financial sustainability rules[4]. Despite this, the club's management and coaching staff are optimistic about the potential of these young signings to help turn the team's fortunes around.
Sesko's playing style has been compared to Manchester City's Erling Haaland, and his arrival at Old Trafford is a clear indication of Manchester United's focus on long-term development and the pursuit of a more competitive squad for the upcoming season[1][2][4].
Sources: 1. BBC Sport 2. The Guardian 3. Sky Sports 4. Manchester Evening News 5. The Telegraph 6. Transfermarkt
Miloš Sesko's arrival at Old Trafford further highlights Manchester United's desire to compete in European football and the Premier League, with his impressive goal-scoring record in German leagues. United's newest signing, compared to Erling Haaland of Manchester City, aims to revitalize United's blunt attack, which struggled last season, particularly in the Premier League.
