Gary Lineker Makes Sesko Manchester United Transfer Prediction After Neville Comments
Manchester United remain unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches but managed only a draw against Nottingham Forest this weekend as Benjamin Sesko struggled to make an impact.
Gary Lineker agreed with former Manchester United defender Gary Neville’s assessment of Sesko’s start at Old Trafford following his summer transfer from RB Leipzig. The Slovenian striker has scored two goals and provided one assist in ten league appearances since his £74 million move, with manager Ruben Amorim taking a cautious approach to integrating the 22-year-old forward.
Sesko showed signs of improvement before the international break with goals against Brentford and Sunderland but faced difficulties during the match against Nottingham Forest.
“I'm no further forward with him. The jury is out,” Neville commented to NBC Sports after the Forest draw. “He's well off it compared to the other summer signings that Man United made up front in [Matheus] Cunha and [Bryan] Mbeumo. He looks awkward, he had a couple of really good opportunities in the first half - when balls got played over the top and his touch wasn't quite right. For £80 million, you can say he's young, or has a lot of potential and he's only just settling in, but you still want to see a bit more.”
On The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker supported Neville’s view, noting that Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have already adapted well to Ruben Amorim’s style, while Sesko has only hinted at his potential so far.
“I would say they are slightly better. I think they are moving in the right direction,” Lineker said.
Despite the expensive signing, Sesko’s performance indicates a need for patience as he adjusts to his new role at Manchester United.
Author's summary: Benjamin Sesko's adaptation at Manchester United remains uncertain, as experts highlight his potential yet emphasize his slower progress compared to fellow summer signings Cunha and Mbeumo.