Alan Shearer Slams Man Utd For Overpaying On Benjamin Sesko Transfer

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Shearer Criticizes Man Utd’s Big Spending On Sesko

Manchester United’s £70-74 million acquisition of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig has come under fire from Premier League legend Alan Shearer. The Slovenia international has struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford, scoring just two goals in 12 appearances this season.

Shearer told Betfair:

“One player that must do better for United is Benjamin Sesko. They paid 70 odd million for him. That was a lot of money, I know it’s the market but it was too much. He’s had a tough start and I don’t expect huge things from him to be honest.”

The ex-Newcastle striker added that while Sesko is a talented player, he doubts the striker can justify the hefty transfer fee so far.

Sesko’s Early Struggles And Injury Concerns

Sesko has also faced injury issues, limiting his game time. In a recent Premier League clash against Tottenham, Sesko was introduced in the 58th minute but had to be substituted after a robust challenge from Micky van de Ven. United manager Ruben Amorim stressed that the injury was a bigger concern than Sesko’s form:

“That is not the biggest concern now. That happens, especially with a striker. I am more concerned with an injury, because it’s in the knee, we don’t know, we need Ben to be a better team.”

Sesko was subsequently ruled out during the international break, leaving his availability for Slovenia’s World Cup qualifiers in doubt.

Slovenia Coach Demands Respect From Man Utd

National team boss Matjaz Kek expressed frustration at United’s handling of Sesko’s injury, highlighting a lack of official communication:

“With all due respect to a great club like Manchester United, we have officially not received anything yet; no papers, no documents… United haven’t contacted anyone from our camp. The only thing that matters to me is his wellbeing. Slovenia deserves respect, even if on the other side there is a powerhouse like England.”

Kek’s comments underline tensions between the club and country as Sesko navigates both injury recovery and his adaptation to life in the Premier League.

Can Sesko Turn Things Around?

With United investing heavily in Sesko, the pressure is mounting for the young striker to justify the £70m price tag. Injuries and adaptation challenges have made a slow start inevitable, but fans will be hoping for a return to form soon.

As Shearer suggests, expectations may need recalibrating — but the season is far from over, and Sesko’s next performances could define his Manchester United career.

Abdul Noah Ocholi