{"id":325722,"date":"2025-08-07T17:16:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T17:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/325722\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T17:16:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T17:16:15","slug":"benjamin-seskos-agent-has-just-made-a-financial-sacrifice-to-complete-manchester-united-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/325722\/","title":{"rendered":"Benjamin Sesko\u2019s agent has just made a financial sacrifice to complete Manchester United transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Manchester United are set to snap up a new striker after agreeing a deal to sign RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko on Thursday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ruben Amorim<\/a> wants more goals from his Manchester United<\/a> squad, and summer recruitment has almost entirely revolved around attacking solutions.<\/p>\n

Matheus Cunha joined United<\/a> from Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this summer, before Bryan Mbeumo arrived at Old Trafford<\/a> from Brentford.<\/p>\n

Cunha and Mbeumo are likely to play in number 10 roles moving forward, and Amorim has also targeted a new centre-forward.<\/p>\n

Joshua Zirkzee looked more impressive as a number 10 last season, and Rasmus Hojlund managed just four Premier League goals.<\/p>\n

United have been chasing a new striker, and now appear to be on the verge of a significant signing.<\/p>\n

\"BenjaminPhoto by RONNY HARTMANN\/AFP via Getty ImagesBenjamin Sesko\u2019s agent makes sacrifice for Manchester United transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n

United have agreed to sign Benjamin Sesko<\/a> in a big-money move from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.<\/p>\n

Newcastle were looking to sign Sesko<\/a>, but United have managed to win the race with a huge deal.<\/p>\n

United will pay \u00a366.3million as a fixed fee with \u00a37.3million in add-ons, potentially taking the deal to around \u00a373.6million.<\/p>\n

That will take United\u2019s attacking investment to over \u00a3200million if all add-ons are met, but Sesko and his agent have made financial sacrifices.<\/p>\n

As reported by Sky Germany\u2019s Florian Plettenberg, Sesko has agreed to \u2018waive\u2019 part of his salary, despite having the chance to earn even more money at Newcastle.<\/p>\n

Additionally, agent Elvis Basanovic is understood to have sacrificed some of his commission in order to facilitate a move.<\/p>\n

Both Sesko and Basanovic were so keen to strike a deal that they made financial sacrifices in order to join United.<\/p>\n

Sesko will now sign a five-year deal and become United\u2019s new striking threat, which may just bring some questions over Rasmus Hojlund\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udd34 Excl. detail | To make the deal with Manchester United possible, Benjamin #Sesko<\/a> has agreed to waive part of his salary \u2014 he could have earned more at Newcastle.<\/p>\n

His agency, led by Elvis Basanovic, has also given up a significant share of the commission. This was necessary\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/rCXWh8QZ48<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 7, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Arsenal stance on Sesko and Basanovic<\/strong><\/p>\n

United have struck deals with Sesko and Basanovic, even convincing the duo to sacrifice money to make the deal happen.<\/p>\n

Arsenal looked into signing Sesko earlier this summer, but their experience with Basanovic wasn\u2019t exactly the same.<\/p>\n

The Athletic<\/a> report that Sesko\u2019s wages and Basanovic\u2019s commission for the deal were considered \u2018too high\u2019 for Arsenal.<\/p>\n

The Gunners believed that Sesko is still a work in progress, and therefore didn\u2019t want to pay big money in wages and agent fees.<\/p>\n

Basanovic is thought to have offered \u2018concessions\u2019 on the initial offer, but Arsenal didn\u2019t find chemistry with Sesko\u2019s agent and moved on to Viktor Gyokeres.<\/p>\n

United have managed to strike a deal, and it seems perfect that Sesko\u2019s United debut could come against Arsenal to start the Premier League season.<\/p>\n