Šeško Set for Blockbuster Move as Milan Eyes Højlund and Europe’s Transfer Market Goes Wild

Šeško steals the summer spotlight

Benjamin Šeško is fast becoming the name on everyone’s lips this transfer window. The towering Slovenian striker is edging closer to an €85 million switch to RB Leipzig, a move that could send shockwaves through the European football landscape.

The deal, reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, has been months in the making. Leipzig have been determined to land the 22-year-old, seeing him as a generational forward who could lead their attack for years. For fans, it’s a statement signing — the kind that tells rivals they mean business.

Højlund’s Milan link gathers pace

Šeško’s imminent arrival in Leipzig could open the door for another big-money move. Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund, who joined from Atalanta in 2023 for €74 million plus €10m in add-ons, is now firmly on AC Milan’s radar.

Højlund’s time at Old Trafford has been stop-start. Eleven goals in 58 appearances is a modest return, and a change of scenery could be exactly what the Danish forward needs. Milan, a club with a proud tradition of reviving attacking talent, could provide the perfect stage.

Leipzig eye Elliott as Simons replacement

The ripple effect doesn’t stop there. RB Leipzig are already planning for life without Xavi Simons, heavily linked with a €70 million move to Chelsea. Their target? Harvey Elliott.

The 22-year-old Liverpool midfielder is open to more regular first-team football, and Leipzig see him as a dynamic replacement for the Dutch playmaker. Any deal would likely require an offer north of €45 million.

Napoli set sights on Musah

Antonio Conte’s Napoli have re-entered the market, this time for Milan’s Yunus Musah. The 22-year-old US international impressed in his first season at San Siro, making 40 appearances across all competitions. Talks have already begun, and Conte reportedly views Musah as the final piece of his midfield puzzle.

United’s defensive shuffle: Comuzzo in, Maguire stays

Manchester United’s hunt for defensive reinforcements has taken them to Fiorentina’s Pietro Comuzzo, a 20-year-old centre-back valued at €40 million and contracted until 2029.

Meanwhile, Harry Maguire isn’t going anywhere. Despite interest from five clubs across England and Italy, United are set to offer the 32-year-old a new contract, keeping him at Old Trafford for the foreseeable future.

Sterling at the centre of a London tug-of-war

Raheem Sterling’s Chelsea future remains up in the air. West Ham are pushing hard, with Graham Potter eager to reunite with the winger. Juventus are also interested, but Sterling prefers to stay in London, keeping Fulham and Crystal Palace in the conversation.

Confirmed deals and more whispers

• Tyler Morton joins Lyon from Liverpool for £15 million.

• Eloi Gomez leaves Barcelona for Ajax, signing until 2028.

• Aston Villa agree up to £30 million for Nice striker Evann Guessand.

• West Ham seal a €10 million deal for Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor.

• Club Brugge’s Ardon Jashari set for a €38 million switch to AC Milan.

• Napoli confident of signing Sevilla winger Juanlu.

The bigger picture

This summer window feels like a giant domino run, with Šeško’s mega move potentially triggering a chain reaction across Europe. From Højlund’s possible Milan adventure to Leipzig’s hunt for Elliott, each deal is shaping the next.

For fans, it’s the most addictive part of the football calendar — a mix of rumours, “here we go” moments, and that frantic final push before deadline day. One thing is certain: the Šeško saga is just the beginning.

Source:ESPN Africa 

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