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  Manchester United are signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig for £65m plus add-ons. We analyze his promising numbers and the all-round threat he will bring to Old Trafford. The transfer that has dominated headlines this summer should come as little surprise to those who have followed Benjamin Sesko's rapid development. Nearly two meters tall, lightning quick, and possessing a thunderbolt shot, the Slovenian striker appears tailor-made for Premier League football. His physical attributes suggest the transition to England's demanding top flight should pose minimal challenges. After Arsenal explored signing him earlier this summer before ultimately choosing the more experienced Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP, Manchester United have moved decisively to secure Sesko's signature ahead of Newcastle United. While Arsenal opted for immediate impact with the 27-year-old Gyökeres, United are betting on Sesko's vast potential despite his relative youth at 22. The Slovenia i...

  Saturday's performance by Rayan Cherki in the national team jersey against Spain once again confirmed why Europe's biggest clubs are battling for the twenty-one-year-old Lyon midfielder. His twenty-seven-minute exhibition in the Nations League semifinal, where he scored and assisted, illustrates the potential that could revolutionize any team's attacking play. The young Frenchman entered the pitch at a moment when Spain led comfortably 5:1 and the match was heading toward a one-sided result. His arrival, however, immediately changed the game's dynamics. First, he struck with a technical shot from the edge of the box, then set up the second goal for Randal Kolo Muani with a cross. Cherki thus became only the third player since 2000 to both score and assist in his international debut. Moreover, during just twenty-seven minutes, he created three goal-scoring opportunities, ranking him among the most productive players of the entire match. Statistics from the past sea...