Manchester United have left Barcelona “damage” by signing Benjamin Sesko

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Manchester United’s seize of Benjamin Sesko has been painful for Barcelona.

Regardless of lacking out on European soccer, United have spent north of £200 million in the course of the summer season switch window to usher in Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko.

For his or her newest signing, Sesko, who arrives from RB Leipzig in a deal value €85m (£73.4m), the Purple Devils needed to battle off intense competitors from Newcastle United. The Magpies have been ready at hand the Slovenian a extra profitable contract to lure him to St James’ Park.

Early in the summertime, Arsenal tried to signal Sesko as effectively, however their sporting director Andrea Berta finally determined to spend large on Viktor Gyokeres.

Barcelona wished to signal Benjamin Sesko

Now, Spanish publication SPORT declare that Barcelona have been additionally monitoring the 22-year-old, who scored 21 targets final time period.

It’s understood that Barca seen Sesko as Robert Lewandowski’s doable substitute.

As a result of their monetary predicament, the Catalan outfit deliberate to make a transfer for him in 2026. The ageing Lewandowski has entered the ultimate 12 months of his contract at Camp Nou and is predicted to depart the membership subsequent summer season.

Nonetheless, as a substitute of ready for Barcelona, Sesko moved to United forward of the brand new season and was unveiled in entrance of the Outdated Trafford crowd over the weekend.

The report states: “The Blaugrana sporting administration has been significantly damage by the signing of Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United.”

Marcus Rashford anticipated to play as a striker at Barca

The Slovenia worldwide is very rated by their sporting director Deco, who signed Marcus Rashford from United this summer season on a season-long mortgage.

Rashford primarily performs as a left winger. Nonetheless, at Barca, there’s a perception he might shine as a quantity 9 and problem Lewandowski beneath Hansi Flick. 

Barcelona have a purchase choice to signal Rashford completely for round €35m. As such, the Englishman might develop into their first-choice striker down the road if he grabs the chance this season.

Apparently, Rashford’s transfer to Barcelona eased United’s monetary considerations, permitting them to make a transfer for Sesko. The La Liga giants will assist the Mancunians save round £14m by overlaying his wage.

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