Sesko is an in-demand forward. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Not just Sesko – Fabrizio Romano names three other strikers on Man United shortlist

Originally posted on Stretty News | By Michel Sakr | Last updated Jul 26, 2025 1:00 PM ET

Fabrizio Romano confirms Manchester United’s interest in Benjamin Sesko, but he insists that the latter isn’t the only striker wanted by INEOS.

The Premier League giants have been working on revamping their attacking department this summer. They have already signed Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, from Wolves and Brentford, respectively. However, their new-look frontline would remain incomplete without a top-notch centre-forward, especially based on Rasmus Hojlund’s struggles last season.

However, the club has found little joy in this mission. They began their summer by missing out on Liam Delap who instead declared for Chelsea, while Viktor Gyokeres is on the cusp of joining Arsenal. Therefore, Man Utd are still searching the market for a new No.9 whose identity has yet to be unveiled, albeit Sesko’s name has been in the mix for quite some time now.

Benjamin Sesko wanted at Man United

In the latest video update posted on his official YouTube channel, Romano revealed that United are well and truly interested in Sesko, thus confirming what has been reported in recent days. However, the Italian journalist insists that the club has yet to submit a concrete offer.

The 22-year-old Slovenian has been highly impressive for RB Leipzig since making the move from their sister club RB Salzburg in the summer of 2023. He found the net on 27 occasions in 63 Bundesliga appearances. However, the German side is requesting at least €80 million to part ways with the bomber.

Man Utd reflecting on Sesko, Watkins, Jackson & Vlahovic

Therefore, Man Utd continue to keep tabs on several other options. As Romano explains, the club has had internal discussions over Sesko, as well as Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson.

Stats in 24/25	Appearances	Goals	Assists
Benjamin Sesko	45	21	6
Ollie Watkins	54	17	14
Nicolas Jackson	37	13	6
Dusan Vlahovic	44	17	5

Moreover, Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has been offered to the Old Trafford outfit. Therefore, it remains to be seen how INEOS will decide to proceed on this front, but one would imagine that the next weeks will feature some interesting twists and turns.

This article first appeared on Stretty News and was syndicated with permission.

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