Man United striker seals move amid ‘positive’ Sesko transfer talks | OneFootball

Man United striker Ethan Wheatley has completed a loan move to Northampton Town, while there has been a “positive” update on their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko in the summer transfer window.

The Cobblers announced on Friday morning that Wheatley, 19, will spend the 2025/26 campaign with the League One side. He has made three Premier League appearances for United in the past and spen the second half of last season on loan with Walsall.

“He is tall, strong, powerful and quick and a really good athlete,” said manager Kevin Nolan.

“We believe he fits in with what we are trying to do, how we want to play and what we need from our strikers. With his qualities and what he brings, we believe that he can be a good addition to what is already a sound squad.”

Man United ‘frontrunners’ for Sesko following ‘positive’ transfer talks

Meanwhile, Man United have had their hopes of signing Sesko boosted following “positive talks” this week, with Ben Jacobs reporting that they are the “frontrunners” for his signature. Newcastle United are also interested in signing the forward.

It is claimed that Sesko is “keen” on a move to Old Trafford this summer, despite a lack of European football next season. Newcastle “fear” that they will lose out on the 22-year-old “despite remaining in talks” over a possible deal.

However, any potential transfer is “still complicated by Leipzig’s asking price”, as Arsenal discovered when they enquired about Sesko. The Gunners instead signed Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP.

Suitors have been quoted a transfer fee of around £65 million (€75m) by Leipzig for the Slovenia international.

Sesko has scored 39 goals in 87 appearances since joining the east German outfit from Salzburg in 2023.

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