Benjamin Sesko seems to have chosen Manchester United for Newcastle United and his arrival at Old Trafford could have a major impact on various new teammates
Benjamin Sesko goes to Manchester United after falling for Newcastle United, a decision that sees the Slovenian a chance to play in the Champions League of this season.
And although that should be seen as a coup for decision makers in Old Trafford, proof that despite their decade of decline, they remain a larger draw than a side that finished in the top five last season, it is a huge blow to the tone that is still afraid of the sale of Alexander Isak to Liverpool.
But there are also domino effects for the dressing room where Sesko goes in the northwest with his approaching arrival to change the roles of teammates and to leave the future of at least one star in serious danger.
Here is how the newest arrival of United can influence Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee Plus newcomers Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
Rasmus Hojlund
After two frustrating seasons in which he had trouble scoring consistently with the trust that slowly taps from him, speculation has been surrounded by Denmark for much of the summer to date.
The arrival of Sesko will increase the chance that this will be done considerably with United who is willing to accept a fee in the reach of half of the £ 72 million that they paid atalanta for Hojliund in the summer of 2023. A number of Serie A parties have been linked, but no interest has yet been translated into a formal offer.
Hojlund itself is determined to transform his fortunes and was not surprised by transfer speculation with people like Sesko: “I think my plan is very clear and that is for me to stay and fight for my place, whatever happens.”
Joshua Zirkzee
Injury problems may have hindered an average debut season in the club, but he has the size and skills that Ruben Amorim can give a reach to mix things.
Expect that he is an impact sub behind Sesko, who can see that the pressure of the great Dutchman and the fans of United hope that he can play with a little more freedom when he gets the chance.
Matheus Cunha
The Brazilian star flourished from the wing, while at Wolves and Sesko he is the central member of the front three, will certainly get the best from Cunha. He connected impressively with Jorgen Strand Larsen, because the intermediary at Molineux and Amorim will expect similar to Sesko.
Bryan Mbeumo
The other major summer arrival of United is in a similar boat like Cunha.
In Brentford last season he brought a lot of time by working more centrally, but demonstrably his best work in West London came when offering more width, stretching opposition distribution and at the same time hurting himself by switching in or insuring more space for his teammates to thrive.