Arsenal and Manchester United were both linked with a move for Viktor Gyökeres this summer, with initial reports suggesting that the Red Devils were favourites to secure his signature. The Swedish striker reached new heights while playing under the current United manager at Sporting Club, and it is widely believed that he would continue to thrive under his guidance in the Premier League.
Gyökeres has already demonstrated an understanding of the tactical demands of his former coach, and his ability to adapt would make him a natural fit at Old Trafford. His familiarity with the style of play could translate into immediate impact in front of goal, making him a highly attractive target for Manchester United.
Arsenal Move Changes Transfer Dynamics
However, it is now Arsenal who are reportedly leading the race for the striker, with a deal expected to be completed in the coming weeks. According to Football Insider, Gyökeres has prioritised a move to the Emirates, effectively ending Arsenal’s interest in Benjamin Sesko.
The Gunners have been focused on signing a proven frontman this summer, and their pursuit of Gyökeres appears to have shifted the direction of United’s transfer plans. Sesko, previously linked with Arsenal, is now on Manchester United’s radar as the north London club diverts its attention elsewhere.
Manchester United Turn to Sesko
Sesko had reportedly shown interest in a move to Arsenal, but with the Gunners opting for Gyökeres, the Slovenian forward is now considered a strong alternative for United, per the same report. The RB Leipzig striker has impressed in the Bundesliga and is seen as a promising option to bolster United’s attacking options.
While Gyökeres may have been the initial focus, Sesko’s potential makes him an appealing target in his own right. If United can finalise a deal for him, they could significantly strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. His arrival would offer a youthful and energetic dimension to the team’s forward line, and his development under Premier League conditions could yield long-term benefits for the club.
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A left over our boss as wanted for 18 months
Love to know the whole story on this one. Arsenal have chased Sesko for how long?
And now Arsenal seem shocked by the fee and demands of the player.
Did they honestly not know what they player was wanting? Aware of the release clause, or a recent development that xaught Arsenal by surprise.
An interesting back story we unfortunately will never know.
Had our transfer list not been say more than three players, then I think Sesko regardless of price would have been signed, because he appear to be the number 1 on the CF position list. Considering our to-do list on incoming transfers being in excess of Six players then it’s going to be difficult to splash 90 million euros on one player out of Six with a limited budget.
As at last summer when Arsenal wanted to sign him, Sesko’s release clause was £55m. When he signed a new contract, the release clause became “variable”!
I think both club and player were trying to capitalise on Arsenal’s preference for Sesko to rip them off. And Arsenal read their intentions
None of us really know what’s going on behind the scene, a bid was never made for sesko unlike the case of Watkins,caicedo etc so to me we were never interested in sesko also we haven’t signed gyokores yet so there is not such thing as left over yet
How do you know a bid was never made for Sesko, if none of us really know what’s going on behind the scene?
We don’t know everything going on “behind the scenes”, of course, but clubs don’t usually keep things like formal bids secret.
If nothing else, it shows other clubs that may be interested in the player that there’s demand for him and could encourage them to bid as well, creating an auction.
A ‘left over’ we never had a taste of but hey in the spirit of banter, i dig it.
Sometimes someone else’s leftovers taste better than what you have. I’ll be royally peed off if Sesko joins another team in the PL.