Manchester United Eye New Striker Amid Benjamin Šeško Battle! ⚽️
The summer transfer window is heating up—and Manchester United are deep in the hunt for a new No. 9. With heavy spending already behind them and fans eager for a reliable striker, all eyes are on RB Leipzig star Benjamin Šeško. But United aren’t alone in this race…
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Why Šeško?
At just 22 years old, Šeško has lit up the Bundesliga with 39 goals in 87 games for RB Leipzig. Standing tall with pace, power, and intelligent movement, he’s seen as the ideal fit for Ruben Amorim’s dynamic 3‑4‑2‑1 system.
Despite spending over £130 million this summer on the likes of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, United still lack a consistent goal-scorer. Neither Rasmus Højlund nor Joshua Zirkzee impressed last season—scoring just 7 league goals between them. Šeško is seen as the missing piece in United’s evolving attack.
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⚔️ The Transfer Tug-of-War
But there’s a twist—Newcastle United are also aggressively pursuing Šeško and, according to multiple sources, have already agreed personal terms with the striker. Reports suggest he’s verbally accepted a 5-year deal at St. James’ Park.
However, Manchester United are not backing down. Šeško is said to prefer a move to Old Trafford over Newcastle—thanks to the club’s legacy and tactical project under Amorim. United have also opened talks with his agents and RB Leipzig, hopeful of striking a deal before it’s too late.
The fee? Leipzig want around €70–80 million—and while that’s steep, it’s not out of reach. But with Financial Fair Play rules and recent big-money moves, United may need to offload players to finance the deal.
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Plan B: Kolo Muani?
If the Šeško deal falls through, United have Randal Kolo Muani on their radar. The PSG forward is available and fits the profile of a versatile, experienced attacker. While not the first choice, he could be a smart alternative—especially if negotiations with Leipzig drag on or Newcastle move faster.
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The Pressure’s On
With pre-season wrapping up and expectations sky-high, United need to act fast. Šeško’s preference gives them hope—but if they wait too long or fail to raise funds, Newcastle could swoop in and seal the deal.
Football legend Rio Ferdinand has also weighed in, urging United to be cautious. He argues that another raw striker may not be the answer—and suggests targeting proven Premier League players instead.
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What’s Next?
United fans are split—some want Šeško no matter the cost, while others want experience and immediate impact. One thing is clear: the next few weeks could define United’s season.
Will Old Trafford welcome a new striker? Or will Šeško wear black-and-white stripes?
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