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Ruben Amorim’s response to being asked about Man Utd signing Benjamin Sesko speaks volumes

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Published 07:44 31 Jul 2025 GMT+1

Ruben Amorim’s response to being asked about Man Utd signing Benjamin Sesko speaks volumes

The Man Utd boss has addressed the situation...

Tom Jenkins

Tom Jenkins

Ruben Amorim addressed the ongoing links to RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko following his side's 4-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League summer series.

United head into the new season off the back of their worst-ever Premier League finish, ending the season in 15th with just 42 points.

Amorim will be under serious pressure from Sir Jim Ratcliffe to turn things around quickly, and will be hoping new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are the catalyst for change.

Despite two big-money attackers coming through the doors at Old Trafford, the club are still in the market for a striker after missing out on Viktor Gyokeres.

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According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, United are 'prioritising a move' for Slovenian forward, Sesko, who has also been targeted by Newcastle.

However, the 22-year-old reportedly favours a move to Manchester, despite Eddie Howe's side having Champions League football for the upcoming season.

A move for Sesko would likely displace Rasmus Hojlund from Amorim's first-choice 11, following a difficult second season in England where he managed just four goals.

Rasmus Hojlund for Man Utd in the Premier League summer series (credit: getty)
Rasmus Hojlund for Man Utd in the Premier League summer series (credit: getty)

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However, Hojlund is doing his best to solve Amorim's striker issues himself, and grabbed the opener against Bournemouth in Chicago on Thursday.

Speaking after the match, Amorim was quizzed on links to Sesko, and while the 40-year-old refused to rule out a move, he made sure to heap praise on United's current number nine.

“The important thing is Rasmus is scoring goals. I don’t know what will happen until the market is closed,” Amorim told reporters.

Sesko scored 13 Bundesliga goals last season for Leipzig and provided five assists across 33 appearances.

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Benjamin Sesko for RB Leipzig (credit: getty)
Benjamin Sesko for RB Leipzig (credit: getty)

Ruben Amorim's full thoughts on Bournemouth victory

"We played with intensity. We were aggressive and that is something that we need to improve from last season. We have the better possession compared to the last game so they are listening," he said via Sky Sports.

"Of course, scoring first in the beginning of the games can change the confidence of the of the team. We changed some positions and you feel it that they know what to do in different positions.

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"It was a good test. We controlled quite well the runs of Evanilson and Semenyo one against one. Luke Shaw was also really strong. So it was a good day.

"It's just a pre-season game, but the feeling with the same players looks like a different team and that is a good sign."

Featured Image Credit: Sky Sports

Topics: Manchester United, Ruben Amorim, Transfer News, Premier League, Rasmus Hojlund, Football

Tom Jenkins
Tom Jenkins

Tom Jenkins is a Social Editor and Journalist for SPORTBible. Specialises in Football and F1 but has experience covering a variety of sports such as MMA, Boxing and Cricket. Suffers weekly as an Evertonian.

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