{"id":320992,"date":"2025-08-05T23:04:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T23:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/320992\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T23:04:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T23:04:22","slug":"manchester-united-and-newcastle-warned-benjamin-sesko-wont-be-prolific","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/320992\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United and Newcastle warned Benjamin Sesko ‘won’t be prolific’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Benjamin Sesko won’t be a prolific scorer in the Premier League should he join Manchester United or Newcastle. <\/strong><\/p>\n

That’s according to talkSPORT’s Andy Townsend<\/a>, who has raised some doubts about the striker moving to England.<\/p>\n

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Sesko is moving ever closer to a Premier League move, with Man United and Newcastle awaiting a verdict from the strikerCredit: Getty\"But<\/a><\/p>\n

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But Townsend believes he may not go on to be a prolific goalscorer in EnglandCredit: talkSPORT<\/p>\n

Man United<\/a> and Newcastle<\/a> are involved in a big-money battle to sign Sesko, with both teams submitting new bids<\/a> this week. <\/p>\n

The Red Devils are looking to hijack their Premier League<\/a> rivals’ pursuit, offering an initial \u00a365.1m plus \u00a38.7m in add-ons.<\/p>\n

That followed Newcastle’s club record \u00a370m plus add-ons bid.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sesko<\/a> has been chased throughout the summer following a season in which he scored 13 goals in 33 Bundesliga<\/a> games.<\/p>\n

He also found the net another eight times in the Champions League and German Cup, taking his overall tally to 21 goals.<\/p>\n

In two years in Germany, he’s netted 27 times in 64 appearances and scored 39 goals in 87 games for Leipzig in all competitions.<\/p>\n

But former Chelsea<\/a> midfielder Townsend isn’t sure that his scoring will continue in the Premier League should a move go through.<\/p>\n

He assessed Sesko’s ability live on talkSPORT, saying: “The biggest thing about him to start with is that he’s 6’5”. <\/p>\n

“But he’s not a 6’5” in the sense of a target man and just holding it up and knocking things back to people around him. <\/p>\n

“He’s a very technical footballer, he looks very two-footed, his finishing ability…he has that technique to strike a ball very sweetly, not all strikers are blessed with that.”<\/p>\n

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Sesko reached double figures in the league last season<\/p>\n

“I don’t think he’s going to be the most prolific that we’ve seen on these shores,” he added. <\/p>\n

“But if you look at his record in the Bundesliga, and all in with his European performances and cups, he’s 20+ each season. And he’s 22, so he’s a very young man. He certainly looks quick enough.<\/p>\n

“How aggressive he is and how aggressive he needs to be [could be questioned], but he’s certainly very gifted technically.”<\/p>\n

Townsed also pointed out another struggle he might face, depending on his role at his new club, looking at his hold-up play.<\/p>\n

He continued: “One of the most disappointing things about him is that he doesn’t hold the ball up well enough.<\/p>\n

“He’s quite a big boy, but he doesn’t hang on to it very well, he doesn’t seem to protect it and drop it off.” <\/p>\n

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Sesko stands tall up front but has a strong technical side to his gameCredit: GettyHow would Sesko fit in at Man United? <\/p>\n

Should Man United win the battle to bring in Sesko, that issue of holding up play could come into question.<\/p>\n

Rasmus Hojlund<\/a>, whose future would be thrown into doubt<\/a> should the Leipzig frontman sign, has had issues with leading the line.<\/p>\n

The Dane has been criticised for his performances<\/a> since signing in 2023 for a huge \u00a372million from Atalanta.<\/p>\n

One aspect of that has come from his lack of being able to hold up and link play with his teammates when up front. <\/p>\n

So, with concerns raised about Sesko’s ability in the same field, could that be an issue for Man United? <\/p>\n

Townsend has some doubts, but the thought of him connecting with summer arrivals Bryan Mbuemo<\/a> and Matheus Cunha<\/a> excites him.<\/p>\n

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Mbeumo and Cunha could flank the 6″5′ frontman should he joinCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

“Sesko could play up top on his own because of his stature, you could also have someone alongside him,” Townsend added.<\/p>\n

“You could have those two No.10s [either side of him], which Ruben Amorim<\/a> likes with his back-three system. <\/p>\n

“I do see it as being very exciting for United if he’s up there with Mbeumo and Cunha in and around him. <\/p>\n

“Hopefully, a revitalised Mason Mount<\/a> not too far away as well, I think that bodes well for United.”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, at Newcastle, Sesko could also be the sole striker if he decides to join them instead of heading to Old Trafford. <\/p>\n

Alexander Isak<\/a> may end up departing<\/a> should Sesko join, but it’s unknown whether Yoane Wissa<\/a> may still arrive to partner him.<\/p>\n

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