Benjamin Sesko agreement reached as feelings clear after Man Utd’s £74m decision

Benjamin Sesko has made a sensational start to life at Manchester United after finally joining the club following a lengthy transfer saga, with Arsenal and Newcastle United also in the running

Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney is among those to lavish praise on Benjamin Sesko following an impressive start to his career at Old Trafford. The Slovenian sensation scored twice in two matches, helping Ruben Amorim's squad enter the international break on a high note.

The 22-year-old would have undoubtedly felt the weight of expectation after his hefty transfer from RB Leipzig, especially given the added scrutiny due to issues plaguing his fellow strikers. Sesko emerged as the latest star to grace the Theatre of Dreams, rejecting Newcastle United for a whopping £74million deal in the summer transfer window.

United managed to clinch the deal for Sesko, putting an end to the protracted transfer saga that saw Arsenal as the initial favourites. Both Amorim and Eddie Howe's teams were locked in a fierce battle to bring him to the Premier League.

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United's recruitment strategy has faced criticism in recent years, following a series of unsuccessful transfers accompanied by staggering financial expenditure. Sesko's arrival paved the way for Ramus Hojlund's loan move to Napoli, as part of their plan to bolster their attacking prowess, following a disappointing goal tally from their forwards, last season.

However, early indications suggest that Sesko is a hit, earning accolades from figures across the region, including United legend Wayne Rooney.

The former striker believes that the Slovenian not only poses a threat in attack but also enhances the performance of those around him.

"I think he's a handful, and he uses his body well," said the former England captain.

"He challenges for balls, and it makes it easier for Mbeumo, Cunha when he's on, or Mount to make runs in behind him. So I think that's clearly something they've worked on.

"And obviously getting another goal, I think, will help him. So, I think for all the players, the win was massive. The manager, the win was massive and much needed.

"Sesko has been good at winning headers in the air, and Mbeumo running in behind him. So I actually thought Manchester United got the tactics right."

It's not only ex-United stars singing his praises - current players are also gushing about his progress following a tricky start to life in England.

Leeds United's Slovenian defender Jaka Bijol praised Sesko for battling through the 'brutal' nature of English football and the Premier League, telling local media Ekipa: "I'm very happy that he found his way. Because the people in England are quite ruthless. And I'm very happy for him that this pressure has at least fallen off his shoulders a little.

"I hope it continues like this and that he'll already be scoring the goals we need for our current aims in the national team shirt.

"It's true there's a rivalry between us, so I hope these words won't be translated too much or misunderstood.

"I'm happy for Benjamin. I can't be for Manchester United [laughs], but the derby will come soon and I'll be able to say more then."

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