Man Utd Ready to Sell Højlund for £30m Amid Sesko Pursuit

Manchester United Open to Selling Rasmus Højlund for £30m as Sesko Talks Continue

Manchester United are prepared to part ways with striker Rasmus Højlund for £30 million, just one year after signing him in a £72m deal from Atalanta. The move could pave the way for the arrival of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, with United continuing to explore ways to bolster their attacking line.

Despite scoring twice in a pre-season friendly against Bournemouth in Chicago, Højlund’s future at Old Trafford appears uncertain. The Denmark international expressed his desire to stay after the match but admitted the club’s pursuit of a new striker could affect his role.

Højlund’s Position Under Threat

United’s interest in Sesko comes amid concerns over their lack of goals last season. Though Højlund showed flashes of potential, he only netted four Premier League goals all season.

Stats reveal he scored those goals from an expected goals (xG) value of 5.2, underlining the limited service and low chance creation behind him. Still, United’s new signings — Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha — are more comfortable playing behind a main forward rather than leading the line.

That reality reinforces United’s push for a clinical number nine, with Sesko being the top target. However, Newcastle are also interested, and the Slovenian forward’s next move remains undecided.

Profit & Sustainability Implications

While United insist they can sign Sesko before player exits, club sources acknowledge the need to sell in order to comply with Premier League profit and sustainability rules (PSR).

Selling Højlund for £30m would result in a book loss, as his accounting value is still £43m — two years into his five-year deal. That financial hit complicates matters, but the pressure to add goals is pushing United to explore all options.

Expert Opinions & Fan Reactions

BBC pundit Chris Sutton weighed in on the debate, citing both the striker’s lack of support and questions about his finishing instinct:

“Have United been providing him with chances? No.

But has he ever been a prolific scorer? That’s the doubt.”

Højlund’s work rate and attitude remain commendable, but many fans and pundits now wonder whether Manchester United are ready to give up on a player they once labeled as their long-term striker solution.

Looking Ahead

With Benjamin Sesko’s transfer still hanging in the balance, United must weigh their options carefully. The club has already invested £130m this summer and may need to offload players to ensure strategic and financial balance.

If Sesko arrives, Højlund could be marginalised or sold, marking a rapid reversal for a player once seen as central to United’s attacking rebuild.