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Agents Pick Benjamin Sesko’s £74m Man United Move as Summer’s Worst Deal

The verdict comes from a 20-agent anonymous survey reported by The Athletic.

Overview

  • Six of the 20 agents surveyed named Sesko the worst signing of the window, placing him ahead of James Trafford’s move to Manchester City.
  • Respondents criticised the fee and timing, calling it "way too much money and much too soon" and claiming United were "pressurised" into the deal.
  • Manchester United paid around £74 million to sign the 22-year-old striker from RB Leipzig in the summer.
  • Sesko has recently found the net in the Premier League, scoring against Brentford and Sunderland after an initial scoreless run.
  • While with Slovenia, manager Matjaz Kek questioned his ruthlessness, whereas teammate Žan Karnicnik defended him and said he needs time to adapt to England.