I will Join Man united on one condition – Benjamin Sesko reacts to Arsenal, Man United transfer rumours ahead of January window

I will Join Man united on one condition – Benjamin Sesko reacts to Arsenal, Man United transfer rumours ahead of January window

After being strongly linked to both Manchester United and Arsenal during the summer, Benjamin Sesko responded to rumors that he would be moving during the January transfer window.

The Slovenian international re-signed with Leipzig in the summer after his agent met with several clubs and there was much discussion about a possible move to the Premier League, even with AC Milan expressing serious interest.

He is currently being predicted to move to Juventus in the new year, and United is still looking at forward possibilities in light of Rasmus Hojlund’s inconsistent play early in his Old Trafford career. Meanwhile, TT is aware that the Gunners are still looking for a new No. 9.

But speaking ahead of Leipzig’s clash with Juve in the Champions League on Wednesday, Sesko addressed comments over his future in Germany.

The 21-year-old told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “I don’t comment on transfer rumors. I’m happy in Leipzig and that’s why I recently extended my contract.

“I want to achieve even more great things here, Leipzig wants to grow a lot and I want to accompany the team on this very intriguing journey.”

Those comments seem to suggest that Sesko has zero intention of going anywhere in the foreseeable future, although money still talks at the end of the day and a major factor will also be at play when January rolls around.

In signing his new contract over the summer, which earned him a lucrative pay rise in the process, Sesko’s release clause of €65m (£55.3m, $70.8m) was also removed and a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ made over a 2025 exit.

The striker is currently valued at €50m (£41m, $55m) on Transfermarkt, although Leipzig will surely demand more than that for a player who is now under contract until 2029.

Sesko making big impression at Leipzig
The Leipzig forward really rose to prominence last season when he notched 18 goals and two assists in 42 games in all competitions, coming off the back of an 18-goal campaign for former club RB Salzburg. in 2022/23.

Sesko has also started the new season in a similar fashion, scoring four goals and providing three assists in seven outings so far.

And, speaking ahead of the clash with suitors Juventus in Germany, he admits that finding the target against the Turin giants is an added motivation given their incredible defensive stats so far this term.

Thiago Motta’s men have yet to concede a goal in their six Serie A games and Sesko said: “Every match is a stimulus. But Juve and Italian football in particular are famous for their great defensive solidity.

In that, the Bianconeri are very strong, even impressive, but they also have a lot of quality and unpredictability in attack. But we have clear ideas, we know how to hurt.”

He also spoke about the Serie A and what stands out for him, from a tactical perspective.

“It has always been one of the best in Europe. On the international stage, your players have great experience, which is why the matches against Juve and Inter are particularly stimulating for us. However, we want to do well.”