Manchester United are racing towards their goal of signing a proven striker this transfer window.
It’s already been a busy summer for Man United, with Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Diego Leon all making their way to Old Trafford.
Still, there has been one position in which the club is in desperate need of reinforcements, namely striker.
While links with the likes of Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres, and Liam Delap fell by the wayside, there appears to be one elite goal scorer who United are closing in on a a rapid pace, namely Benjamin Sesko.
Target locked in
Yesterday, The Peoples Person relayed an update from David Ornstein claiming that United submitted an official bid for Sesko, signalling their concrete interest in bringing the Slovenian to Old Trafford.
While Leipzig accepted an offer from fellow bidder Newcastle United, Sesko reportedly favours a move to United.
Romano supported this claim, declaring that Sesko only wants to join United.
Today, United have stepped up their efforts to get a deal over the line.
Negotiations are underway
Florian Plettenberg confirmed this morning that United are set to enter talks with RB Leipzig over Sesko’s signing.
“New negotiations between RB Leipzig and Manchester United are already scheduled for this morning, aimed at reaching an agreement over Benjamin #Sesko,” Plettenberg posted on X.
“It’s not an easy deal, but it’s understood that all parties remain optimistic that the transfer to Manchester United will go through.”
🚨🔴 New negotiations between RB Leipzig and Manchester United are already scheduled for this morning, aimed at reaching an agreement over Benjamin #Sesko.
It’s not an easy deal, but it’s understood that all parties remain optimistic that the transfer to Manchester United will… pic.twitter.com/bkFFeZRJSU
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 7, 2025
Jan Aage Fjørtoft confirmed this news, posting on X: “Today marks a pivotal moment in the Benjamin Šeško transfer saga -the much-anticipated D-Day. All signs now point toward Šeško ending up at Manchester United, although negotiations remain active.
Both clubs are currently in Leipzig, engaging in face-to-face talks, trying to persuade all parties involved – with personal contact playing a key role in these final stages.”
Re: Benjamin Šeško
Today marks a pivotal moment in the Benjamin Šeško transfer saga -the much-anticipated D-Day.
All signs now point toward Šeško ending up at Manchester United, although negotiations remain active.
Both clubs are currently in Leipzig, engaging in face-to-face… https://t.co/sCVGkUyS3Y— Jan Aage Fjørtoft 🇳🇴 (@JanAageFjortoft) August 7, 2025
Esteemed football journalist Fabrizio Romano has also chimed in.
🚨⏳ Manchester United and RB Leipzig, back in talks today for Benjamin Šeško deal to agree on final package.
Šeško agreed personal terms yesterday and will train separately until deal is done between clubs. pic.twitter.com/Z5rR91k0Jn
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2025
“Manchester United and RB Leipzig, back in talks today for Benjamin Šeško deal to agree on final package,” Romano posted on X. “Šeško agreed personal terms yesterday and will train separately until deal is done between clubs.”
Given these updates, it appears as if it is only a matter of time before United manager Ruben Amorim can add Sesko to his lineup. This will be a welcome signing for a club in desperate need of additional attacking threat, with the new season set to get underway later this month.
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Mathew Cohen
A faithful Manchester United supporter, Mathew has worked as a football writer and analyst for SB Nation, FanSided, and now The Peoples Person. Mathew’s heroes include David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Sir Alex Ferguson, all of whom played their part in creating some special childhood memories.
