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After securing the signing of Bryan Mbeumo, Manchester United will pursue a striker on this summer season market.
United have been linked to quite a few forwards however have been unable to strike a deal for Liam Delap or Viktor Gyokeres.
Earlier historical past with Benjamin Sesko
The Purple Devils have scouted Sesko for a very long time and confirmed an curiosity within the participant earlier than his switch to Purple Bull Leipzig in 2023.
Since, they’ve been often linked with a transfer for the six foot 5 (195cm) striker and it has been reported that Sesko could be open to a swap to Outdated Trafford even with out Champions League soccer.
United intensify curiosity
Experiences in Germany counsel United might quickly present their hand within the race as Absolut Fussball report that “the Purple Devils have intensified their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko. After a transfer to Arsenal fell by way of, United are again within the working for the muscular attacker.”
It’s claimed that the membership have had the participant on their radar since he was 16 years previous and should select now because the time to strike for the striker.
The report states that “United see Sesko as an athletic penalty-area striker with tempo and aerial prowess (0.6 targets/90 minutes, 50% of aerial duels gained). He combines athleticism with top and pace. Such an entire bundle is uncommon.”
Christopher Vivell connection
United’s director of recruitment, Vivell, has hyperlinks to Sesko’s present membership Purple Bull Leipzig, having labored there as a technical director solely three years in the past.
Absolut Fussball declare that Vivell is an “benefit” for United in negotiations as he spent a complete of seven years within the Purple Bull administration positions at each Leipzig and Salzburg.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has additionally highlighted the potential hyperlink Vivell could possibly be between Sesko and United.
Talking on the membership’s curiosity within the striker he added, “Christopher Vivell is aware of Benjamin Sesko very properly and that’s the reason the curiosity internally is being mentioned.”
He did stress that Sesko is only one identify being talked about at United proper now and any signing would rely on what cash will be raised from the gross sales of gamers like Jadon Sancho and Antony later within the window.
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