'I told Benjamin Sesko to join me at Chelsea - this is what Man Utd could be getting'

Daily Mirror

6 days ago

Chelsea were one of the clubs in the race to sign Benjamin Sesko last summer, and a message from then-Blues player Djordje Petrovic has resurfaced as Manchester United eye up the striker
Benjamin Sesko is reportedly on Manchester United's radar, and ex- Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic has revealed what type of player Ruben Amorim's side would be recruiting. Alongside Ollie Watkins, the 22-year-old RB Leipzig striker is being considered in the final month of the summer transfer window.
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It's believed that Watkins would be open to a move to United, while Sesko's agent, Elvis Basanovic, has kept communication lines open with the Red Devils since discussing a potential move last year.
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The Slovenian international has been a hot topic in the transfer market since the end of the 2024/25 season. Arsenal seemed keen on Sesko but decided to pursue Viktor Gyokeres instead, sealing a £63.7million deal for the Swede last week.
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Now, it appears United and Newcastle are vying for Sesko's signature, with both Amorim and Eddie Howe eager to bolster their attacking options. However, various reports suggest that the striker is more inclined towards a move to Old Trafford.
This isn't the first time Sesko has been linked with the Premier League. After rejecting United three years ago to join Leipzig, he was also nearly signed by Arsenal and Chelsea, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Petrovic had high praise for Sesko ahead of Euro 2024 last year, stating he "has everything" needed to succeed in the Premier League.
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Before the tournament, Petrovic had watched Sesko play several times and assured the Blues that he'd be a surefire success in the English top flight.
"I know [about the rumours linking him with Chelsea] and have been following him," Petrovic, who now plays for Bournemouth, told Nogomania. "He's having a good half season, he's in great scoring form. I read that he's scored in his last seven matches in a row. He seems to have gained strong momentum for the Euros.
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"He's a forward who has everything a modern player needs. He's tall, strong, fast and intelligent. I've watched some of his matches. Of course he can play in the Premier League. Absolutely! He has great potential, and he's been successfully proving it."
According to Sky in Germany, United's board has been in touch with Sesko, and talks about a potential transfer to Old Trafford are possible. Should Sesko touch down in Manchester, manager Amorim has made it crystal clear exactly what he expects from any new recruits, saying: "They have to want to come here.
"I think what we can do to the fans is that we want players who have proved [themselves] already. Sometimes you have a player with a lot of potential, you have to be aware of that, but all the players that are coming, we need to know the player.
"We need to talk to the player, we have to explain the project. And then one really important thing is that they want to come here. That is the key point.
"If during the market we can find someone that can help the team and have all that boxes with them, we are going to do it. If not, we cannot do it because it's an important time in our club."
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