- Man Utd see Sesko as a priority option
- Face stiff competition from Newcastle
- Might pivot to Serie A striker
Getty ImagesRevealed: Man Utd plotting 'last-minute gamble' on 43-goal striker if Benjamin Sesko transfer pursuit fails

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✅ Carries USA Network, guaranteeing access to the 30+ highest-profile English-language marquee matches per season (including Der Klassiker).
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✅ Allows you to effortlessly record the live weekend matches airing on traditional television to watch later on your own schedule.

Peacock
✅ While the English rights are split between two platforms, Peacock streams all 300+ Bundesliga matches live and on-demand with authentic Spanish commentary.
✅ Provides a single, unified digital hub for bilingual fans who want guaranteed access to every single game on the schedule without switching platforms.
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✅ Serves as the primary English-language platform for the US market, streaming over 270 live Bundesliga matches throughout the season.
✅ For the first time in years, the vast majority of the schedule is completely free to access without requiring a monthly sports subscription.
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WHAT HAPPENED?
United face fierce competition from fellow Premier League side Newcastle United in the race for Sesko. The Magpies have increased their bid to €80 million (£69.6m/$92.5m) in an effort to convince Leipzig to part with their highly rated striker. This has forced the Red Devils to scour the market for alternatives, and TuttoSport suggests that the think tank has zeroed in on Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic.
Getty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
While United remain focused on Sesko, reports out of Italy suggest that intermediaries connected to Vlahovic have made overtures toward the English club. He is reportedly seeking a fresh challenge and has declined to commit to a new deal in Turin, which has spurred his entourage to actively explore options that align with his financial expectations and career goals. United are now weighing a "last-minute gamble" on Vlahovic if they step back from Sesko.
TELL ME MORE
Back in June, TuttoJuve reported that a possible swap deal involving Jadon Sancho and Vlahovic was under discussion. While that arrangement never came to fruition, it marked the beginning of speculation linking the Serbian forward with a move to Old Trafford. Despite initial optimism in Italy that a player-plus-cash exchange might materialise, talks eventually stalled, and no agreement was reached.
DID YOU KNOW?
Vlahovic, who has scored 43 Serie A goals for Juve to date, does not have a lengthy list of suitors, as only AC Milan have shown tangible interest in securing his services, though they too are weighing their financial limits before making a move. This makes the Serbian an affordable target for United, who have already invested nearly £135m ($179m) this summer to acquire Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
AFPWHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?
Should Leipzig accept an improved offer from the Magpies for Sesko, United may be forced to act quickly to avoid entering the new season without a new No.9 In that event, Vlahovic could represent a calculated risk; an experienced striker with top-level pedigree, ready for a new challenge, and available under the right terms.
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