Man United transfer chief’s verdict on £70m-rated Benjamin Sesko revealed – as Red Devils battle Newcastle for the RB Leipzig star after deciding against continuing chase for Ollie Watkins

A report on Benjamin Sesko from Manchester United’s head of recruitment has resurfaced in the wake of the club’s interest in the striker.

After his side managed a paltry 44 Premier League goals last season Ruben Amorim has wasted little time in bringing in additional firepower for the coming campaign.

Matheus Cunha was the first to make his way through the door at Carrington, with United paying Wolves £62.5million to secure the Brazilian’s services.

United followed that up by completing the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford last month.

A striker capable of leading the new-look forward line remains on Amorim’s shopping list and the 22-year-old Sesko certainly appears to fit the bill with at least one enthusiastic endorsement to his name.

Christopher Vivell has served as United’s director of recruitment since the summer of 2024, having previously worked at Chelsea and Hoffenheim.

However, it was during Vivell’s time at Leipzig that he first worked alongside Sesko and the Slovenia international clearly made an instant impression.

In his analysis of the 22-year-old Vivell claimed Sesko has all the attributes to become one of the world’s leading players.

‘Benjamin Šeško is among the game’s top young talents and has enormous potential to become a top player.’ Vivell said, per Bundesliga.com.

‘He has all the qualities to do that. He’s extremely quick, has a great jump on him and is strong in the air. 

‘Benjamin is a real goalscorer, who despite his 1.95m (6’4″) is mobile and technically strong. 

‘His abilities make him a special player with a special profile.’

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