Overview

• Ruben Amorim says Sesko is physically ready and could start Sunday’s opener against Arsenal.
• Sesko arrived from RB Leipzig in a club-record £74m deal as part of United’s £200m summer investment in Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and himself to tackle last season’s scoring woes.
• Analysts point to his 21 goals in 45 games last season and strong FBref metrics while noting the need to prove himself in the Premier League’s physical environment.
• Former England striker Peter Crouch has named Sesko the most exciting of United’s new forwards despite the Slovenian’s lack of Premier League experience.
• The signing has intensified speculation over Rasmus Hojlund’s future with reports of AC Milan loan interest.