Tag: Sesko

Tottenham 2-2 Manchester United: Big questions as Benjamin Sesko injured
8 November 2025 Off

Tottenham 2-2 Manchester United: Big questions as Benjamin Sesko injured

By Total Football News

We also have to take Frank at his word when he said his selection of two direct forward players in Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani was based around exploiting his opponents’ vulnerability.

“We wanted two strikers for the crosses, which we thought was an area where we could potentially hurt United,” said Frank, pointing to an early chance Richarlison wasted as evidence his selection was the right one.

But the

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Man Utd 2-0 Sunderland: Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko give United priceless win
4 October 2025 Off

Man Utd 2-0 Sunderland: Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko give United priceless win

By Total Football News

After leaving Lammens on the bench for the first three games since his deadline-day move from Royal Antwerp, Amorim finally decided it was time to put the Belgian into the Premier League fray ahead of Altay Bayindir.

The decision went down well with the United supporters, who cheered his name when it was read out over the tannoy for the first time an hour before kick-off and did the same

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Benjamin Sesko: Man Utd make RB Leipzig striker their number one target amid Newcastle interest
30 July 2025 Off

Benjamin Sesko: Man Utd make RB Leipzig striker their number one target amid Newcastle interest

By Total Football News

Sesko does not fit Ruben Amorim’s preferred template of having Premier League experience.

However, he has become one of the most highly rated young forwards in Europe – and his record of 39 goals in 87 appearances for RB Leipzig is impressive.

At 6ft 5in he would also bring a significant physical presence to United’s front line.

Old Trafford sources say they do not have to sell players in order

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Manchester United: Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko top of striker wishlist
29 July 2025 Off

Manchester United: Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko top of striker wishlist

By Total Football News

At present, Rasmus Hojlund, who struggled last season scoring just 10 goals in 52 games, is Ruben Amorim’s first choice centre forward.

Amorim praised the Dane for his performance in Saturday’s 2-1 win over West Ham at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and the £72m man did well to use his pace and power to create an opportunity for himself which struck the outside of a post.

However, he

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Benjamin Sesko: Newcastle consider Slovenia striker amid Alexander Isak uncertainty
25 July 2025 Off

Benjamin Sesko: Newcastle consider Slovenia striker amid Alexander Isak uncertainty

By Total Football News

Last season was joyous for Newcastle. They brought an end to their 70-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup and finished fifth to secure Champions League football.

Howe sent supporters off for the summer full of optimism during his final news conference of the season on 25 May – confirming the club would not be hindered by Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and acknowledging the need to move

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Ekitike, Isak, Sesko, Mbuemo, Gyokeres: The race for a striker is hotting up
17 July 2025 Off

Ekitike, Isak, Sesko, Mbuemo, Gyokeres: The race for a striker is hotting up

By Total Football News

Alexander Isak: (Newcastle United)

Newcastle’s message is that Isak is not for sale but you get the feeling this isn’t the last we will hear about his future.

Liverpool are interested in the 25-year-old Sweden forward but know they would have to break the British transfer record to even stand a chance of prising him from the Magpies.

BBC Sport understands a deal for Isak would cost up to £130m.

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Chelsea’s summer transfer plans: Garnacho, Sesko, Delap & Sancho
14 May 2025 Off

Chelsea’s summer transfer plans: Garnacho, Sesko, Delap & Sancho

By Total Football News

Forwards:

After a striker, Chelsea’s next priority is a right-footed left winger.

They are known to have expressed an interest in both Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho and Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens in January, but no offers were made.

They remain admirers of both players and have been tipped to make a move for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers – another option they like – but having signed a new contract

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