Gary Neville explains why Benjamin Sesko was right to snub Manchester United

Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United were all keen on RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

Sesko has attracted interest from top European sides after his form for Leipzig.

However, the 21-year-old striker opted to remain at Leipzig and develop his game, after signing a new deal.

The new deal contains a gentleman’s agreement over a future potential transfer.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes Sesko made the right decision, and claims the decision could stand to benefit all parties in the long run.

“[He’s got] goals, youth and physically,” Gary Neville said of Sesko on ITV ahead of their Euro 2024 opener against Denmark.

“I think we are moving back to having a big physical striker up front the game seems to have flipped a little bit by having big defenders and big strikers.

“He is someone who has so much potential and you can see why PL clubs are interested. But I can also see why, what is being suggested, he is staying at Leipzig for another year.

“It will give him the chance to grow without the spotlight you get on you in the Premier League and just develop his game a little bit more.”

When signing his new contract with Leipzig earlier this month, Sesko said: “Even though I didn’t play or score as much in the first half of the season, this phase was very important for me and my development.

“I feel a lot of trust and appreciation throughout the club and that is crucial for being able to perform to my full potential. In the second half of the season in particular, I was able to give something back with my goals.

“We have a team with great potential and a balanced mix of young and experienced players. I’m really looking forward to taking the next steps with this team.”