Sesko arrives at United

Manchester United unveil Benjamin Sesko following a £74m move from RB Leipzig, with Mason Mount publicly welcoming him as the club looks to strengthen its forward line.

Mount Welcomes Sesko as United Fortifies Attack

Benjamin Sesko completed his medical in Manchester on Friday and was unveiled to United fans at Old Trafford before kickoff on Saturday. The 22-year-old Slovenian striker arrives from RB Leipzig for about £74 million, a long pursuit that began when he played for RB Salzburg. Sesko's signing was framed as a statement of intent by the club as they seek to bolster the attack for the coming season. In his absence, Ruben Amorim lined up Mason Mount in a false nine role against Fiorentina, a setup that yielded mixed results and highlighted the challenge of replacing a traditional centre-forward.

Mount later connected with Sesko on social media, welcoming him to the club and signaling a quick off-field bond as the players prepare to work together. Amorim has stressed the need for a genuine reference up front, suggesting Sesko could provide the needed presence once he is up to speed. With Sesko now part of the squad, United carry multiple attacking options, including Rasmus Hojlund, Chido Obi, and Joshua Zirkzee, while transfer talk around Hojlund’s potential move continues to swirl with AC Milan reportedly pushing for a loan.

The Sesko signing signals Manchester United's preference for high-upside youngsters over quick, short-term fixes. The price tag communicates ambition, yet it also creates pressure to maximize return on investment through early production. For Mason Mount, the deal reinforces a leadership role in a squad with growing depth, and it will test how well the club can blend established players with new talent. Sesko’s adaptation to the Premier League will be the key test in the opening weeks, requiring strong coaching support and clear integration plans to translate potential into results on the pitch.

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Time will tell whether United can convert this ambition into immediate on-field gains.