{"id":39836,"date":"2025-08-02T11:15:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T11:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/39836\/"},"modified":"2025-08-02T11:15:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T11:15:13","slug":"man-utd-transfers-ruben-amorim-decides-next-signing-after-benjamin-sesko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/39836\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd transfers: Ruben Amorim decides next signing after Benjamin Sesko"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United have been linked with a move for Benjamin Sesko, but it appears Ruben Amorim will not be satisfied if they only sign the young Slovenian<\/p>\n<p>08:09, 02 Aug 2025Updated 08:09, 02 Aug 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_GettyImages-2170406450.jpg\" alt=\"Benjamin Sesko of Slovenia celebrates a hat-trick after scoring Slovenia's third goal during the UEFA Nations League 2024\/25 League B Group B3 match between Slovenia and Kazakhstan at Arena Stozice, on September 9, 2024 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Benjamin Sesko is still being linked with a move to Manchester United(Image: 2024 Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Manchester United manager <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/ruben-amorim\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Ruben AmorimLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ruben Amorim<\/a> will have his eye on signing two more players, even if they secure a deal for<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/benjamin-sesko\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" Benjamin SeskoLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Benjamin Sesko<\/a>. The Red Devils are <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/benjamin-sesko-man-utd-hojlund-35654570\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"pursuing the RB Leipzig forwardLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pursuing the RB Leipzig forward<\/a>, who is also <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/sesko-transfer-man-united-newcastle-35647583.amp\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"wanted by Newcastle UnitedLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wanted by Newcastle United<\/a>, and are said to be the frontrunners for his signature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Amorim has already been busy in the transfer window, wrapping up a deal for <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/breaking-man-utd-matheus-cunha-35381636\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\u00a362.5million Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus CunhaLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u00a362.5million Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha<\/a>, before forking out a furthe<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/breaking-man-utd-sign-mbeumo-35588147\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"r \u00a371m on Brentford attacker Bryan MbeumoLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">r \u00a371m on Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo<\/a>. However, with United&#8217;s form on the floor since he <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/breaking-man-utd-ruben-amorim-33995251\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"took over from the sacked Erik ten HagLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">took over from the sacked Erik ten Hag<\/a>, Amorim is still looking to bolster his squad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Sesko, 22, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/benjamin-sesko-man-utd-hojlund-35654570\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"could cost United as much as \u00a370mLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">could cost United as much as \u00a370m<\/a>, which would take their spending past the \u00a3200m mark. Nevertheless, recent reports indicate Amorim wants to add more depth to his squad.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/liverpool-alexander-isak-transfer-newcastle-35661971\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liverpool accused of &#8216;stringing Alexander Isak along&#8217; before &#8216;bottling&#8217; Newcastle transfer<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/man-utd-club-shop-bans-35661685\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Man Utd club shop bans fans from getting three names on back of new kits<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">According to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/36104145\/man-utd-files-amorim-sesko-transfers\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"the SunLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the Sun<\/a>, if the Red Devils do secure Sesko&#8217;s signature, Amorim will still want to add two more players to his squad. One of those will be a back-up goalkeeper to Andre Onana.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It&#8217;s understood Antwerp&#8217;s shot-stopper, Senne Lammens, is in their sights at this current moment. However, Onana&#8217;s future as No. 1 was also thrown into doubt when United were linked with a surprise move for Paris Saint-Germain No. 1 Gianluigi Donnarumma.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Italian only has one year left on his deal at the Parc des Princes, but talks over a new deal in the French capital recently hit a wall. While <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-could-sign-andre-32116897\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"the Manchester Evening NewsLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the Manchester Evening News<\/a> recently stated Onana has been informed his position as United&#8217;s No. 1 is still intact, the shot-stopper has often left plenty to be desired.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Onana, 29, was signed from Inter Milan by Ten Hag in the summer of 2023 for \u00a347m. While there have been some positive moments, the Cameroonian has been largely inconsistent.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_GettyImages-2227799543.jpg\" alt=\"Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of Manchester United, speaks in a press conference after the Premier League Summer Series match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Soldier Field on July 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Amorim is still looking to bolster his forward line(Image: 2025 Premier League)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Meanwhile, second-choice goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has mainly featured in the League Cup and the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/fa-cup\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FA Cup<\/a>. Despite being handed the No. 1 shirt when he signed from Fenerbahce for \u00a34.3m in the same summer, the Turkish international has only made four <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Premier League<\/a> appearances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">However, it is clear that a move for Sesko has taken priority over everything else. Fabrizio Romano recently claimed United will send a &#8220;formal bid&#8221; to Leipzig, if or when the player indicates he wants to move to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/newcastle-united-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Newcastle<\/a> have still been linked with him <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/liverpool-transfer-alexander-isak-newcastle-35661190\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"and recently rejected a \u00a3110m bidLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">and recently rejected a \u00a3110m bid<\/a> from <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> for Alexander Isak. But in and amongst the rumours, current United forward Rasmus Hojlund pledged to remain a red and compete for his place.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_GettyImages-2227792089.jpg\" alt=\" Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League Summer Series match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Soldier Field on July 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Hojlund is determined to fight for his place at United(Image: 2025 Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Dane recently said: &#8220;I think my plan is very clear and that&#8217;s for me to stay and fight for my spot, whatever happens. Competition is fine with me, it sharpens me.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;I&#8217;m more than ready. I&#8217;m feeling sharp, so I&#8217;m welcoming everything that comes. 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