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Manchester United’s seize of Benjamin Sesko has been painful for Barcelona.
Regardless of lacking out on European soccer, United have spent north of £200 million through the summer season switch window to usher in Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko.
For his or her newest signing, Sesko, who arrives from RB Leipzig in a deal value €85m (£73.4m), the Purple Devils needed to struggle off intense competitors from Newcastle United. The Magpies had been ready at hand the Slovenian a extra profitable contract to lure him to St James’ Park.
Early in the summertime, Arsenal tried to signal Sesko as properly, however their sporting director Andrea Berta finally determined to spend huge on Viktor Gyokeres.
Barcelona wished to signal Benjamin Sesko
Now, Spanish publication SPORT declare that Barcelona had been additionally monitoring the 22-year-old, who scored 21 objectives final time period.
It’s understood that Barca considered Sesko as Robert Lewandowski’s attainable alternative.
On account of their monetary predicament, the Catalan outfit deliberate to make a transfer for him in 2026. The ageing Lewandowski has entered the ultimate 12 months of his contract at Camp Nou and is anticipated to depart the membership subsequent summer season.
Nevertheless, as an alternative of ready for Barcelona, Sesko moved to United forward of the brand new season and was unveiled in entrance of the Previous Trafford crowd over the weekend.
The report states: “The Blaugrana sporting administration has been notably damage by the signing of Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United.”
Marcus Rashford anticipated to play as a striker at Barca
The Slovenia worldwide is very rated by their sporting director Deco, who signed Marcus Rashford from United this summer season on a season-long mortgage.
Rashford primarily performs as a left winger. Nevertheless, at Barca, there’s a perception he may shine as a quantity 9 and problem Lewandowski below Hansi Flick.
Barcelona have a purchase choice to signal Rashford completely for round €35m. As such, the Englishman may turn into their first-choice striker down the road if he grabs the chance this season.
Curiously, Rashford’s transfer to Barcelona eased United’s monetary considerations, permitting them to make a transfer for Sesko. The La Liga giants will assist the Mancunians save round £14m by protecting his wage.
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