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MANCHESTER, England – Manchester United has completed its summer transfer window overhaul with the arrival of slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško from RB Leipzig for a reported fee of £55 million, according to sources close to the club. the signing, finalized late Friday, marks a notable investment in addressing United’s longstanding goalscoring issues and represents the fourth major addition under new manager Pedro Amorim.
The acquisition of Šeško follows the earlier signings of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford for £30 million, Diego León from Vasco da Gama for £8 million, and Matheus Cunha from atlético madrid on a season-long loan with an option to buy for £25 million. These moves represent a total investment of approximately £118 million in new talent, with potential for an additional £25 million should Cunha’s loan become permanent.
Šeško, 21, arrives at Old Trafford with a reputation as a clinical finisher and a strong physical presence. Standing at 6’5″ (1.95m), he offers a different profile to previous United strikers, providing a focal point in attack that the team has lacked since the departure of Romelu Lukaku in 2019. His goal-scoring record at RB Leipzig, where he scored 14 goals in 31 Bundesliga appearances last season, further solidified his potential.
The financial adaptability to secure Šeško was reportedly created by the sale of Jadon Sancho to Borussia Dortmund for £10 million and the potential departure of Antony, with clubs from Saudi Arabia reportedly prepared to offer upwards of £90 million for the Brazilian winger. Should antony leave, United could then pursue Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba, a box-to-box midfielder, to further strengthen the squad’s midfield options.Baleba, 24, has been a key performer for Brighton, contributing significantly to their defensive solidity and attacking transitions.
Šeško’s arrival is expected to significantly improve United’s attacking efficiency.Scouting reports, analyzed by data firm StatsBomb, indicate that Šeško excels at reading second balls and capitalizing on rebounds – areas where United struggled last season, converting only 16.7% of their shots on target, ranking 12th in the Premier League. He also demonstrates a proficiency in linking play with midfielders and full-backs, offering a more dynamic attacking approach.
Football analyst Kristoffer Karlsen highlights Šeško’s stylistic similarities to Rasmus Højlund, another former RB Leipzig forward, but emphasizes Šeško’s superior finishing ability and more consistent presence as a central striker. “While Højlund offers pace and movement, Šeško provides a more reliable focal point and a greater threat in the box,” Karlsen noted in a recent analysis. “Amorim’s challenge will be to refine Šeško’s decision-making and maximize his physical attributes to establish him as a long-term solution at no.9.”
