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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Benjamin Sesko boasts Cristiano Ronaldo-esque leap set to strike fear in Premier League defenders upon Man Utd move
BENJAMIN SESKO is finally making the leap into the Premier League. After choosing Manchester United ahead of Newcastle, the RB Leipzig striker will be delighted if he can make half the impact of another forward known for gravity-defying jumps at Old Trafford, namely Cristiano Ronaldo. 11 Benjamin Sesko is closing in on joining Man United Credit: AFP 11 He possesses an incredible leap Credit: Getty 11 The striker can outjump most defenders Credit: tiktok Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! Eight years ago, when still in his native Slovenia, Sesko posted an incredible video of him flying so high he could kick out at a basketball hoop — the global standard height is TEN FEET or just over three metres. In slow motion, the footage shows him jumping towards the backboard and dislodging a ball from the rim with his foot. This video eventually came to the attention of the recruitment department at Red Bull Salzburg and they started tracking this freak of nature. Aged 16, Sesko would eventually head to Austria. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL 'Sell him at half time' Arsenal fans demand struggling star be AXED after shocking display He spent four years there then moved to Red Bull stablemates Leipzig to become one of the most feared strikers in Europe. Sesko now stands at 6ft 5in and can jump not far off a further four feet, which is extraordinary. He is literally head and shoulders above his peers. United boss Ruben Amorim will utilise Sesko's super-human strength this season to finally help the Red Devils restore their bite in front of goal. Sesko's aerial ability, speed and power make him a real threat. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN He will certainly give defences food for thought — fuelled by plenty of protein. His breakfast consists of FOUR fried eggs, yoghurt with berries, muesli and freshly-squeezed fruit juice. For lunch, Sesko has chicken, rice, carrots and broccoli, with two slices of bread, followed by a fruit salad featuring mango, watermelon and pineapple. Bruno Fernandes branded 'proper captain' for his miserable trophy 'celebration' after Man Utd win Prem Summer Series Dinner is salmon with potato and a tomato and cucumber salad, before finishing the day with yet more muesli, this time livened up with some Quark cheese, cashew nuts, kiwi fruit and blueberries. His approach is bearing fruit, and although Sesko's shot accuracy and conversion rate need to improve with experience, he could be a huge success for the Red Devils over the next few years. It is turning into a nightmare for Newcastle, especially with star striker Alexander Isak looking to leave with Liverpool heavily linked. Meanwhile, the Old Trafford side will get a player who at Salzburg was known as the 'new Erling Haaland', with Manchester City's Norwegian star having made his mark at the club before leaving for Borussia Dortmund. 11 Sesko could lift Man United back to its old heights Credit: AFP 11 He can compete with basketballers Credit: Youtube / RB Leipzi 11 He could be a threat from lofted crosses Credit: Getty 11 His aerial ability has been compared to that of Cristiano Ronaldo Credit: Getty 11 CR7 made gigantic leaps one of his calling cards during his career Credit: AFP Sesko's leap only became famous a few years ago and until he began to flourish in Salzburg, was largely unknown. Yet as he found his feet in Austria, he moved to Leipzig and then started to terrorise Bundesliga defences. Sesko has remained a shy person and rarely gives an insight into his private life on Instagram unlike other players. Right now, you could argue, Sesko's possible future brother-in-law is actually more famous across the UK than him. His girlfriend, Anita, is the sister of Boris who has recently starred on Love Island. Sesko will form part of a new, three-pronged attacking dream team with £62.5million Matheus Cunha and £65m Bryan Mbuemo. The three scored 48 league goals between them last season, which is more than the entire United team managed in the Prem (44). Amorim opting for this line-up would mean skipper Bruno Fernandes dropping back into a deeper midfield role instead of occupying a No 10 spot himself. 11 He will have lofty ambitions at Old Trafford Credit: Getty 11 He was also wanted by Newcastle this summer Credit: Getty 11 Since August 2023, striker Sesko has been the top-scoring player in Europe aged under 23. He has struck 39 times, one ahead of midfield pair Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid and five more than Liverpool new boy Florian Wirtz. After Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich (33) is Rasmus Hojlund with 26 goals. Yet United have been willing to listen to offers for Hojlund, and are ready to accept as little as £30m for the player they paid £64m for in 2023, although the Dane still wants to fight for his place in Manchester. Born just a few months before Sesko in 2003, Hojlund still has work to do but it might not be the worst thing for United — if they can afford to keep him — to allow him to grow alongside Sesko. You could see why joining Newcastle would have been a good option for Sesko. A side featuring in the Champions League this season and one where he could become a hero. Yet United are the biggest club in England and while they are not in European competition this term, their time will come again. With his three-pronged strikeforce and the genius of Fernandes pulling the strings behind them, Amorim's men could be a force in the Premier League this season. And United's fans, like Sesko, could be jumping for joy.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Benjamin Sesko boasts Cristiano Ronaldo-esque leap set to strike fear in Premier League defenders upon Man Utd move
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BENJAMIN SESKO is finally making the leap into the Premier League. After choosing Manchester United ahead of Newcastle, the RB Leipzig striker will be delighted if he can make half the impact of another forward known for gravity-defying jumps at Old Trafford, namely Cristiano Ronaldo. 11 Benjamin Sesko is closing in on joining Man United Credit: AFP 11 He possesses an incredible leap Credit: Getty 11 The striker can outjump most defenders Credit: tiktok Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! Eight years ago, when still in his native Slovenia, Sesko posted an incredible video of him flying so high he could kick out at a basketball hoop — the global standard height is TEN FEET or just over three metres. In slow motion, the footage shows him jumping towards the backboard and dislodging a ball from the rim with his foot. This video eventually came to the attention of the recruitment department at Red Bull Salzburg and they started tracking this freak of nature. Aged 16, Sesko would eventually head to Austria. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL 'Sell him at half time' Arsenal fans demand struggling star be AXED after shocking display He spent four years there then moved to Red Bull stablemates Leipzig to become one of the most feared strikers in Europe. Sesko now stands at 6ft 5in and can jump not far off a further four feet, which is extraordinary. He is literally head and shoulders above his peers. United boss Ruben Amorim will utilise Sesko's super-human strength this season to finally help the Red Devils restore their bite in front of goal. Sesko's aerial ability, speed and power make him a real threat. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN He will certainly give defences food for thought — fuelled by plenty of protein. His breakfast consists of FOUR fried eggs, yoghurt with berries, muesli and freshly-squeezed fruit juice. For lunch, Sesko has chicken, rice, carrots and broccoli, with two slices of bread, followed by a fruit salad featuring mango, watermelon and pineapple. Bruno Fernandes branded 'proper captain' for his miserable trophy 'celebration' after Man Utd win Prem Summer Series Dinner is salmon with potato and a tomato and cucumber salad, before finishing the day with yet more muesli, this time livened up with some Quark cheese, cashew nuts, kiwi fruit and blueberries. His approach is bearing fruit, and although Sesko's shot accuracy and conversion rate need to improve with experience, he could be a huge success for the Red Devils over the next few years. It is turning into a nightmare for Newcastle, especially with star striker Alexander Isak looking to leave with Liverpool heavily linked. Meanwhile, the Old Trafford side will get a player who at Salzburg was known as the 'new Erling Haaland', with Manchester City's Norwegian star having made his mark at the club before leaving for Borussia Dortmund. 11 Sesko could lift Man United back to its old heights Credit: AFP 11 He can compete with basketballers Credit: Youtube / RB Leipzi 11 He could be a threat from lofted crosses Credit: Getty 11 His aerial ability has been compared to that of Cristiano Ronaldo Credit: Getty 11 CR7 made gigantic leaps one of his calling cards during his career Credit: AFP Sesko's leap only became famous a few years ago and until he began to flourish in Salzburg, was largely unknown. Yet as he found his feet in Austria, he moved to Leipzig and then started to terrorise Bundesliga defences. Sesko has remained a shy person and rarely gives an insight into his private life on Instagram unlike other players. Right now, you could argue, Sesko's possible future brother-in-law is actually more famous across the UK than him. His girlfriend, Anita, is the sister of Boris who has recently starred on Love Island. Sesko will form part of a new, three-pronged attacking dream team with £62.5million Matheus Cunha and £65m Bryan Mbuemo. The three scored 48 league goals between them last season, which is more than the entire United team managed in the Prem (44). Amorim opting for this line-up would mean skipper Bruno Fernandes dropping back into a deeper midfield role instead of occupying a No 10 spot himself. 11 He will have lofty ambitions at Old Trafford Credit: Getty 11 He was also wanted by Newcastle this summer Credit: Getty 11 Since August 2023, striker Sesko has been the top-scoring player in Europe aged under 23. He has struck 39 times, one ahead of midfield pair Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid and five more than Liverpool new boy Florian Wirtz. After Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich (33) is Rasmus Hojlund with 26 goals. Yet United have been willing to listen to offers for Hojlund, and are ready to accept as little as £30m for the player they paid £64m for in 2023, although the Dane still wants to fight for his place in Manchester. Born just a few months before Sesko in 2003, Hojlund still has work to do but it might not be the worst thing for United — if they can afford to keep him — to allow him to grow alongside Sesko. You could see why joining Newcastle would have been a good option for Sesko. A side featuring in the Champions League this season and one where he could become a hero. Yet United are the biggest club in England and while they are not in European competition this term, their time will come again. With his three-pronged strikeforce and the genius of Fernandes pulling the strings behind them, Amorim's men could be a force in the Premier League this season. And United's fans, like Sesko, could be jumping for joy.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Benjamin Sesko's diet demands revealed with Man Utd's top target eating FOUR fried eggs with breakfast every day
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BENJAMIN SESKO's demands have been spelt out to Manchester United and Newcastle: plenty of fried eggs and muesli! While the Premier League clubs battle to sign the striker, Sesko's current club RB Leipzig, have revealed his typical diet. 5 Manchester and Newcastle United are hot on the heels of RB Leipzig ace Benjamin Sesko Credit: GETTY 5 Sesko's dietary demands have been revealed to both clubs Credit: GETTY Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! And the Slovenian sounds like a model professional, albeit with a big appetite to match his 6ft 5in frame. According to an article about player nutrition published on the Leipzig website, Sesko's typical daily menu focuses on healthy protein, in the form of chicken, fish and dairy products, healthy carbs and lots of fruit and veg. His breakfast consists of FOUR fried eggs, yoghurt with berries, muesli and freshly-squeezed fruit juice. For lunch, Sesko has chicken, rice and mixed vegetables, including carrots and broccoli, with two slices of bread, followed by a fruit salad featuring mango, watermelon and pineapple. READ MORE SPORTS NEWS OUT ON YOUR SHIELD ITV lose rights to Community Shield as Prem curtain raiser moved After the second training session of the day, the frontman refuels with a protein shake, a couple of energy balls and a muesli ball. And there's no let-up on the good habits when it comes to dinner. Sesko has salmon with mashed potatoes and a tomato and cucumber salad. And that's before finishing the day with yet more muesli, this time livened up with some quark cheese, cashew nuts, kiwi fruit and blueberries. 5 Sesko eats FOUR fried eggs a morning 5 He keeps his diet healthy with tons of fruit SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN 5 The striker is certainly getting his five a day. Which is one more than the number of goals Rasmus Hojlund scored for Man Utd in the Premier League last season. Chefs at United's Carrington training ground will seemingly be the ones catering to Sesko's dietary requirements. The Red Devils have stolen a march on Newcastle in the race for the 22-year-old. United gazumped the Magpies' £70million offer with a £74m bid, which Leipzig have yet to accept. Sesko, however, is understood to prefer a move to Old Trafford over a transfer to St James' Park.
The Irish Sun
02-08-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Benjamin Sesko ‘chooses Newcastle over Man Utd' in shock transfer decision opening door to Isak's Liverpool move
BENJAMIN SESKO has has decided to join Newcastle over Manchester United, according to reports. The RB Leipzig striker has been at the centre of a fierce transfer battle between the Premier League clubs, with both sides identifying the 22-year-old as a key summer target. Advertisement 1 Benjamin Sesko has reportedly decided to join Newcastle from RB Leipzig this summer Credit: Getty But it is Newcastle who have allegedly won the war, according to reports in Slovenia. According to , Sesko has decided to join Eddie Howe's side, with the Magpies beating off strong competition from Old Trafford to land one of Europe's most promising young stars. And if Sesko does indeed join, it leaves the door open for Newcastle to let Alexander Isak move on for what will surely be a Premier League transfer record in excess of £120million. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. Advertisement READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Benjamin Sesko ‘chooses Newcastle over Man Utd' in shock transfer decision opening door to Isak's Liverpool move
Both clubs have been going after the same strikers all summer BENJAMIN SESKO has has decided to join Newcastle over Manchester United, according to reports. The RB Leipzig striker has been at the centre of a fierce transfer battle between the Premier League clubs, with both sides identifying the 22-year-old as a key summer target. Advertisement 1 Benjamin Sesko has reportedly decided to join Newcastle from RB Leipzig this summer Credit: Getty But it is Newcastle who have allegedly won the war, according to reports in Slovenia. According to Delo, Sesko has decided to join Eddie Howe's side, with the Magpies beating off strong competition from Old Trafford to land one of Europe's most promising young stars. And if Sesko does indeed join, it leaves the door open for Newcastle to let Alexander Isak move on for what will surely be a Premier League transfer record in excess of £120million. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. Advertisement READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS SAK IT OFF Man Utd 'make shock bid to sign Isak as Liverpool bid rejected by Newcastle' The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
