It appears that Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United could happen, while the door has been left wide open for Alejandro Garnacho to depart Old Trafford with Chelsea a possible destination.
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Below is the latest on two talented young forwards who are on the hunt for a new home.
Manchester United closing in on Benjamin Sesko
The latest reports regarding Manchester United signing Benjamin Sesko focus on the Slovenian striker reportedly saying he wants a move to Old Trafford. Per various reports from Sky Germany, David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano, Sesko only wants to move to Man United and he has agreed personal terms on a contract until at least 2030. The reports go on to state that United are in talks with Leipzig over the transfer fee and structure of a deal for Sesko, while Newcastle have reportedly had a bid of $98 million accepted but it appears the striker doesn’t fancy a move to St James’ Park.
It appears that Sesko wants to be a key part of Ruben Amorim’s rebuild of Manchester United. Can you blame him? With Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes around, he will have so many opportunities to score and would fit the system Amorim prefers well. Despite all of their recent struggles, the pull of Manchester United remains (almost) as strong as ever.
Alejandro Garnacho wanted by Chelsea as Ruben Amorim opens door for exit
It has previously been reported by Fabrizio Romano that Alejandro Garnacho is keen on a move from Manchester United to Chelsea, as talks have taken place on personal terms but the clubs are yet to discuss the deal. Now the Guardian say that Chelsea are likely to bid for Garnacho soon, but aren’t keen on paying the $66 million asking price.
Recent comments from Ruben Amorim appear to confirm the Argentine winger will be leaving Old Trafford this summer, as Garnacho has not been part of United’s preseason and the Red Devils are closing in on signing striker Benjamin Sesko to add to other new forward additions Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
“You can understand and you can see he’s a really talented boy and sometimes things don’t work out,” Amorim said. “You cannot explain specifically what it is. But I have the feeling, I think it’s clear that Garnacho wants a different thing with a different leadership and I can understand that. So I think it’s not a problem. Sometimes you adapt to one guy, you have the connection. Other times, you want a new challenge so we try to make everything okay to all the parts. To the club, to the coach and to the players. It’s a natural thing in football.”
Chelsea have already signed some very talented attackers this summer (Estevao, Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Liam Delap, so far) to add to their incredible array of talents, but Garnacho seems like the obvious replacement for Noni Madueke as he was sold to Arsenal. Garnacho would suit Enzo Maresca’s style of play well, especially his ability on the counter and to cut inside, and he does have a clinical edge which Chelsea need more of.
