Benjamin Sesko’s former coach believes that the Manchester United forward can become as good a striker as Erling Haaland in time.

The Slovenia international joined Ruben Amorim’s side in a £74million deal with RB Leipzig after a summer where Arsenal and Newcastle United also explored a move.

Sesko scored 39 goals in 87 appearances for the Bundesliga side, including 21 in all competitions last season.

Despite the big fee put down for the 22-year-old, United have yet to start Sesko in the Premier League, with his only start coming in the shock Carabao Cup defeat to League Two Grimsby Town.

Sesko’s slow start to life at Old Trafford has had some questioning the signing, with former Red Devils midfielder Nicky Butt suggesting the money would have been better spent on a Premier League-prove

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