Man Utd's €75m transfer demand revealed

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Cameron Smith | Digital Content Producer

Manchester United have reportedly set their valuation for Benjamin Sesko at €75 million amid transfer interest from Barcelona and Juventus.

The Slovenia international arrived at Old Trafford from RB Leipzig for a fee of €76.5m last summer and despite a healthy goal return of 14 strikes in 38 matches for the club, he has been linked with a possible exit in recent months.

Sesko is yet to start a Premier League match for Michael Carrick’s side so far this term, as the Red Devils look to manage a shin injury that he picked up at the end of last season, and his situation is being closely monitored by both Barcelona and Juventus.

That is according to a report from TuttoJuve, who claim that Sesko is valued at around €75m by the Man Utd hierarchy.

Juventus have added Sesko to their list of possible striker signings in 2027, with the Italian giants also keeping close tabs on AS Monaco star Folarin Balogun, who is expected to leave next year after rejecting a move to Everton on Transfer Deadline Day this summer.

Luciano Spalletti’s side may opt to sign Nick Woltemade on a permanent transfer once his loan deal from Newcastle United expires, but Juventus scouts are set to closely watch Sesko in action over the coming months as they ponder a potential approach next year.

Meanwhile, Barcelona remain interested in signing the 23-year-old, who has been on their radar for several months amid their pursuit of a new centre forward to replace the departed Robert Lewandowski.

Will Man Utd sell Benjamin Sesko?

Despite strong interest from both Barcelona and Juventus, it seems highly unlikely that Man Utd will look to sell Sesko in 2027, especially given he is yet to be given a consistent run of starts during his career at Old Trafford.

The Slovenia star has averaged a goal every 145 minutes since his arrival at the club and considering they are expected to prioritise defensive signings next year, the Red Devils may be reluctant to pursue a new starting striker too.

In addition, Joshua Zirkzee is set to be sold if Man Utd receive a suitable offer, and losing both of their senior centre forwards is a scenario they will likely want to avoid.