Man United will regret £17m striker transfer failure, he's outperforming Benjamin Sesko
Manchester United is facing criticism for their £74 million investment in striker Benjamin Sesko, who has struggled to perform. Analysts suggest the club missed a better opportunity by failing to sign Brian Brobbey, who has excelled at Sunderland for a significantly lower price.
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Benjamin Sesko has yet to properly arrive at Old Trafford, and the Manchester United striker is now sidelined with an injury.
The 23-year-old has netted just once in the Premier League in 2026-27, with his only other goal coming against Sabah FK in the Champions League.
While he did notch 11 goals during his first season in England, his lack of starts and long spells without contributions did become a concern.
Michael Carrick has been able to fall back on Bryan Mbeumo , Matheus Cunha , and of course, Bruno Fernandes , but the Red Devils desperately need a 20-goals-a-season striker.
So far, Sesko doesn't appear to be that player for them, which is unfortunate after splashing £74million on him last summer.
Man United considered several targets before getting out the chequebook, and they may regret not going in for a rising Premier League star.
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