Manchester United director Jason Wilcox has backed Benjamin Sesko to develop into a ‘world-class’ player following his £74m move to Old Trafford.

Sesko has become Ruben Amorim’s third summer signing following Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo after leaving RB Leipzig.

The Slovenia international scored 39 goals in 87 appearances for German side Leipzig, including 13 in the Bundesliga last season.

Newcastle United were battling Manchester United for Sesko’s signature, while Arsenal expressed interest in a deal before signing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting.

After completing a deal for Sesko, Old Trafford chief Wilcox described Amorim’s new signing as ‘one of the most exceptional young talents in world football’.

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