Manchester United refuse to sell Sesko amid interest from Barcelona and Atletico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Manchester United confirmed they will not sell Benjamin Sesko this summer, rebuffing enquiries from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. The club is reportedly keen on retaining Sesko, who showed significant improvement in his second season after a slow start following his £73.7 million transfer from RB Leipzig. His late-season form was pivotal in United's Champions League qualification, with sources indicating strong interest from the two Spanish clubs as they consider alternatives should their own targets change. United intends to keep Sesko, viewing him as central to manager Michael Carrick's plans moving forward.
- •Sesko scored 11 Premier League goals last season, mostly in the second half of the campaign.
- •Barcelona and Atletico Madrid expressed interest in acquiring Sesko this summer.
- •Carrick is a strong advocate for Sesko's role in the team.
- •United aims to sign a versatile forward while keeping Sesko off the market.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United tell Barcelona and Atletico: Sesko is not for sale
"Manchester United have no intention of selling Benjamin Sesko this summer.According to TEAMtalk, the club have rebuffed enquiries from intermediaries acting for Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Their po...
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