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Benjamin Sesko joined Manchester United in the summer(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA\/Getty Images)<\/p>\nBarcelona had Benjamin Sesko on their list of targets for the 2026 summer transfer window before Manchester United swooped in and signed him for \u00a374million in AugustBenjamin Sesko joined Manchester United in the summer(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Barcelona have identified Juventus<\/a> striker Dusan Vlahovic<\/a> as a target for next summer – after Manchester United<\/a> nabbed Benjamin Sesko<\/a>. Barca are looking to sign a forward in 2026 after it emerged that they plan to let Robert Lewandowski’s<\/a> contract expire at the end of this season.<\/p>\n The La Liga<\/a> champions have been preparing for the veteran No.9’s departure for some time<\/a>, weighing up which kind of player would be best-suited to replacing the man who’s scored 105 goals in 156 games since joining Barcelona<\/a> in 2022. One option was Sesko.<\/p>\n Highly rated during his time with both Red Bull Salzburg<\/a> and RB Leipzig<\/a>, the 22-year-old Slovenian was on a number of clubs’ radars before United shelled out \u00a374million on him<\/a> in August. It was reported after his move to Old Trafford that Barca were ‘hurt’ by the transfer<\/a>, as sporting director Deco is a big fan of his.<\/p>\n Now the Blaugrana have found an alternative in Vlahovic. The Serbia<\/a> international, 25, has entered the final year of his contract at Juventus, who were looking to sell him this past summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tuttosport, as relayed by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo<\/a>, claim that Vlahovic is on Barcelona’s shortlist of targets. It’s added that Deco met with his representatives in August to discuss his situation.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Benjamin Sesko out in the cold as agreement reached on Man Utd star<\/a>READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp had signed Man Utd contract put in front of him – his reaction spoke volumes<\/a><\/p>\n Talks between Juve and Vlahovic over a new deal are reportedly at a standstill, with the ex-Fiorentina<\/a> star leaning towards an exit, despite revitalising himself this season. Vlahovic would prefer to leave as a free agent, opening himself up to a broader range of clubs, some of whom wouldn’t be willing to pay a fee in January.<\/p>\n Bayern Munich<\/a> are said to be a contender, with the German giants wary that a club could activate Harry Kane’s<\/a> release clause and prise him away. Vlahovic has scored four goals in eight appearances for Juventus this season, in addition to two goals for his country.<\/p>\n Will Benjamin Sesko be successful at Manchester United? Give us your prediction in the comments section<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sesko has netted in each of his last two games at United, showing promising signs after a slow start to life in the Premier League<\/a>. The former Leipzig hotshot has quickly risen to the top of the pecking order ahead of fellow striker Joshua Zirkzee<\/a>, who’s been linked with a January move away.<\/p>\n But not everyone agrees with the signing of Sesko. Speaking on the Sacked in the Morning<\/a> podcast, Red Devils legend Peter Schmeichel<\/a> bemoaned: “The signing of Sesko was a bit weird<\/a> to me. We had Hojlund, starved of service for two years.<\/p>\n “You only need to see what he is doing now at Napoli<\/a> with Kevin De Bruyne<\/a> and Scott McTominay<\/a> to play with. I have consistently said Hojlund will be a 25-goal-a-season striker, but he needs service.<\/p>\n “At the time, we brought [Matheus] Cunha<\/a> and [Bryan] Mbeumo<\/a> in \u2013 players who would give Hojlund first-class service. We spent \u00a370m or so on Sesko [but] we don’t have that number six we should have.”<\/p>\n Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a343<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"ALLIANZ](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_GettyImages-2235463741.jpg\")
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