Bookies slash odds on Sesko to join Manchester United
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is now as short as 1/4 to join Manchester United this summer following a wave of bets on the Slovenian's next club.
Bookmakers moved quickly on Tuesday morning to suspend betting after reports emerged of United tabling an initial £65million bid for the in-demand centre forward, who is also courted by Newcastle.
And when markets re-opened, there was no bigger than 2/5 available (via Unibet and BetMGM) on Sesko's next destination to be Old Trafford.
Bet365 are taking no chances, pricing the swoop at 1/3 to be completed, while Sky Bet and Paddy Power are even shorter at 1/4 – deeming an 80% chance of a deal being done.
During his time in Germany, Sesko has netted 39 goals in 87 appearances and standing at a towering 6ft5in, he would certainly add an aerial threat to what is currently a light-looking front line.
The Red Devils have been busy in the transfer market this summer, already striking deals to sign Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo from Premier League rivals Wolves and Brentford respectively.
A move for Sesko would complete a full revamp of their attack and rumours suggest Rasmus Hojlund could be allowed to leave the club should their capture of the 22-year-old Bundesliga star be completed.
United are looking to bounce back from the worst season in their modern history, having finished 15th in last season's Premier League with a miserly 42-point haul.
Almost every bookmaker has them priced at 4/1 for a top-four finish, while a top-six spot is seen as much more attainable at a best-priced 5/4 (available with Sporting Index and Betfair Exchange).
Matt Hill is the Odds Now's Head of Content and leads our digital operation, while also offering his insight as a tipster across darts and football.
Having worked in the industry for the best part of a decade, including for the likes of Betfred and LiveScore, Matt joined the project in May 2024 with the sole aim of making Odds Now a key player in the betting content space.
He has forged a reputation as a respected darts tipster, landing numerous three-figure outright winners over the years to some acclaim, while his love for lower league football also helps him pick out the odd obscure winner in that space.
When not at the editorial desk, Matt enjoys travelling the country supporting his beloved Carlisle United FC and chucking a few arrows.
Matt Hill is the Odds Now's Head of Content and leads our digital operation, while also offering his insight as a tipster across darts and football.
Having worked in the industry for the best part of a decade, including for the likes of Betfred and LiveScore, Matt joined the project in May 2024 with the sole aim of making Odds Now a key player in the betting content space.
He has forged a reputation as a respected darts tipster, landing numerous three-figure outright winners over the years to some acclaim, while his love for lower league football also helps him pick out the odd obscure winner in that space.
When not at the editorial desk, Matt enjoys travelling the country supporting his beloved Carlisle United FC and chucking a few arrows.
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