Rasmus Hojlund has made it clear to Manchester United that he has no intentions of leaving Old Trafford for RB Leipzig, despite the Bundesliga club’s interest. The Danish striker’s refusal to move could complicate United’s plans to land Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko.
Rasmus Hojlund Blocks Potential RB Leipzig Move, Impacting Sesko Transfer Strategy
Manchester United’s summer transfer plans have hit a snag, with Rasmus Hojlund, the club’s Danish striker, making it clear that he will not entertain a move to RB Leipzig. Despite the German club’s interest in signing him, Hojlund’s stance complicates Manchester United’s pursuit of another striker, Benjamin Sesko, who has also been linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Hojlund’s Stance: No Move to Leipzig
Reports from talkSPORT have revealed that Hojlund, 21, has told Manchester United officials that a move to Leipzig is not on his agenda. The Danish international had been tipped to potentially move as part of a deal that would see Sesko join United, but Hojlund’s firm rejection of the move has thrown a wrench into the works.
With Leipzig’s interest in Hojlund, United could have explored a swap deal or included the striker in negotiations for Sesko. However, with Hojlund now firmly rejecting the option, United’s plan to balance their books under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) could be in jeopardy.
United’s Pursuit of Sesko: A Transfer Tug-of-War
Meanwhile, United’s pursuit of Benjamin Sesko continues to gain traction. Leipzig has been firm in its valuation of the 20-year-old Slovenian forward, reportedly setting a price tag over €80 million (£70m/$93m), which has prompted interest from other top clubs. Arsenal had previously been linked with Sesko but stepped away due to the hefty asking price.
Newcastle United has also entered the race, offering €75 million (£65m/$87m) with additional bonuses. However, Sesko is said to prefer a move to Manchester United over joining Newcastle, which could give United the upper hand in the negotiations—if they can agree on a price with Leipzig.
Could Hojlund’s Stay Disrupt United’s Plans?
One possible solution floated was offering Hojlund as part of a swap deal to bring Sesko to Old Trafford. This arrangement would allow United to offload the striker and bring in Sesko, all while managing their financial constraints under the PSR. But with Hojlund’s refusal to consider a move away from Manchester, this potential plan is now in doubt.
What’s Next for Manchester United and Hojlund?
Hojlund’s decision to stay at United means that Manchester United will have to explore other avenues for strengthening their squad, including finding a way to meet Leipzig’s demands for Sesko without a player swap. Whether they can reach an agreement remains to be seen, but with less than a month until the Premier League season kicks off, time is running out for the Red Devils to finalize their strikeforce.
Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving transfer saga as United looks to bolster their attacking options for the 2025–26 campaign.
