Barcelona targets Benjamin Sesko amid ongoing Marcus Rashford negotiations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
FC Barcelona has reportedly identified Benjamin Sesko as a summer target, intensifying its rivalry with Manchester United. After failing to secure Marcus Rashford permanently following his loan stint, Barcelona's leadership is now interested in Sesko if their pursuit of Julian Alvarez does not materialize. The Catalan club's decision to prioritize Sesko comes after an unsuccessful £87 million bid for Alvarez. Meanwhile, Manchester United is looking to offload Rashford's high salary while managing competing interests in Sesko, who is also on United's radar as a forward option.
- •Barcelona seeks Benjamin Sesko amid Marcus Rashford negotiations.
- •Rashford's loan at Barcelona has ended, complicating his future.
- •Barcelona's initial £87 million bid for Alvarez was rejected.
- •United is looking to sell Rashford following Casemiro's move.
- •Sesko is also a target for United's forward competition.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Benjamin Sesko: Barcelona’s interest in Man United striker explained
"The fraught relations between Manchester United and FC Barcelona are set to become even more strained after the Spanish giant identified Benjamin Sesko as a target this summer, according to a new repo...
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