United make Benjamin Sesko stance clear as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid lurk | OneFootball

Manchester United have made their position on a potential sale of Benjamin Sesko crystal clear amidst suggestions that Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are eyeing him this summer.

La Liga interest

Sesko took time to hit the ground running at United following his big-money move from RB Leipzig last summer. But he eventually hit his stride and kicked up another level following the appointment of Michael Carrick as Ruben Amorim’s replacement.

The Slovenian finished the 2025/26 season with 11 Premier League goals to his name.  No player scored more top-flight goals than Sesko in the second half of the campaign. This feat is even more impressive considering he missed a good number of games due to injuries.

A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Barcelona, who are on the hunt for attacking reinforcements, have identified Sesko as a target.

The Blaugrana’s dream target is Julian Alvarez, but Atletico have resisted any overtures for the Argentina international. This has forced Hansi Flick’s side to explore alternative strikers, with Sesko being one of them.

According to TEAMtalk, Atletico also have Sesko on their list as interest in Alvarez heats up. In addition to Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain are also admirers of his and could swoop in. Should they be rendered powerless in their efforts to keep Alvarez, then they may turn to Sesko.

However, they are in for a rude awakening: United have flatly declared Sesko non-negotiable and not for sale.

United’s Sesko stance

Journalist Graeme Bailey says that United have no interest whatsoever in offloading Sesko, despite intermediaries from Barcelona and Atletico making contact to check on his availability.

There are no circumstances under which United would even consider parting ways with the 23-year-old.

United are said to be confident that Sesko has only scratched the surface of his abilities, and there is so much more to come from him.

TEAMtalk add, “Carrick’s influence is a major factor. The new permanent United boss is understood to be a huge admirer of Sesko and views him as a central figure in his long-term plans at Old Trafford and sources have also indicated the feeling is mutual.”

“Those close to the player say Sesko ‘loves’ working under Carrick and has enjoyed the freedom and confidence afforded to him since the manager’s arrival.

The strong relationship that Carrick and Sesko enjoy has only hardened United’s resolve to keep the player.

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