Manchester United star tipped for 15-goal season after summer transformation

Benjamin Sesko is going to score 15 goals for Manchester United in the Premier League this season – he’s bulked up.

That’s the view of former striker and talkSPORT host Gabby Agbonlahor, who thinks Sesko is set for a strong year.

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The 23-year-old forward arrived at Old Trafford as a £74million signing last summer, getting off to a slow start.

He didn’t score in any of his first six appearances in all competitions, but then announced himself a few weeks into the campaign, netting against Brentford and Sunderland a week later.

However, a nine-game drought then followed those first two Red Devils goals – and doubts started to rise.

But 2026 awoke the best of Sesko, as Ruben Amorim’s sacking coincided with some impressive scoring form.

He scored two under interim boss Darren Fletcher against Burnley and went on to star under Michael Carrick too.

In 14 games under Carrick, Sesko scored seven goals, including five in just a seven-game span throughout February and March.

By the end of the season, the Slovenia international had reached 11 Premier League goals in his first term in England.

And Agbonlahor thinks he can continue that form into the new season, with Carrick now permanent United manager.

Agbonlahor said: “He got better in every game that he played. 11 goals in 30 appearances he got in the Premier League last season.

“I’m predicting him to get 15 minimum this season.”

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Bulking up

Explaining why he thinks Sesko can score more this campaign, Agbonlahor pointed out his bigger physique.

He added: “From the pictures I’ve seen in pre-season, he’s bulked up and looks a lot stronger.

“He’s also going to be more used to playing with his teammates.”

Sesko shared images from Man United training last week and he looked to have gained some muscle mass over the summer.

Some fans noticed the change, with one Red Devils supporter replying to his post, saying: “Bro looking strong.”

Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes commented with a strong arm emoji.

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Sesko’s slight concern

Agbonlahor does have a concern about Sesko though, despite predicting him to score 15 goals this season.

He’s worried that the service coming his way could hamper him, saying: “But when I look at Sesko… it happened with Rasmus Hojlund as well, the frustration in the forward line at Man United.

“On that right, Bryan Mbuemo and Amad Diallo love cutting in, on the left-hand side, Matheus Cunha loves cutting in.

“Sesko needs players to go on the outside and get crosses in and he’ll be there, he’s a physical presence and he’ll score goals.

“Bruno Fernandes and Youri Tielemans is another player who can provide assists to Sesko, I’m excited to see him again.

“I think he will do very well this season.”