Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Manchester United have presented their project to one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe.
The Red Devils are expected to be active on the market this summer, but a lot will depend on their managerial and financial situations.
Manchester United could do with reinforcements in multiple areas of their pitch, and many feel they need another striker. Romano has shared the latest on one of their targets.
Manchester United are still in the race for Benjamin Sesko
Benjamin Sesko is a wanted man.
Manchester United have been linked with a move to sign him for a while now, but most of the noise surrounding his future have been regarding Arsenal and Chelsea’s interest.
It has been claimed that the Blues have even started talks to sign Sesko, while David Ornstein revealed on The Athletic FC podcast that Arsenal are ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign him.
However, Fabrizio Romano has shared a more optimistic update for United supporters.
The journalist has revealed that Sesko has Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea’s projects in front of him right now, and the ‘extremely quick‘ striker is yet to decide on who to pick.
All three clubs are still in the race to sign Sesko, but Leipzig have offered him a new deal as well – one worth big money – to keep hold of him.
Romano said in a video on his YouTube channel: “There is a crucial step to do – it is when Sesko will decide his future. Sesko is taking his time to decide.
“He has a new contract proposal from Leipzig. Leipzig offered him really important money, really important salary, to be the star of the team next season, to change the release clause in his contract. So, a big proposal from Leipzig.
“Now, Sesko has to decide whether he wants to stay at Leipizg and extend his contract or leave and probably go to the Premier League. So, first step has to be this one. Then, which clubs? They all remian in the race, nothing has been decided yet, I can guarantee about that.
“Sesko is still taking his time to decide between Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal. These three clubs are in the race, everything is still open, Sesko has not accepted anything yet. He has all the projects in front of him, so it’s up to Benjamin Sesko basically to decide what he wants to do.”
Manchester United could rectify 2020 transfer blunder by signing Sesko
Like every other club, Manchester United have made a few terrible transfer decisions over the years.
The biggest one over the last few seasons is arguably when the Red Devils refused to sign Erling Haaland in 2020 despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s recommendation.
The Norwegian has since gone on to become one of the best strikers in the world and has helped Manchester City become even more of a force than they already were.
Manchester United must be regretting their decision to snub Haaland, but they could finally rectify that mistake by sealing a deal to sign Sesko.
The Leipzig star has been compared to the Manchester City forward – some of his old teammates even believed he was better than Haaland.