"A new Kane" – Pochettino tipped to block Manchester United exit and develop player

Pochettino is expected to keep Sesko at Old Trafford and develop him as a striker, despite Serie A interest; the 23-year-old is sidelined with a shin injury until at least January.

Benjamin Sesko has attracted interest from multiple Serie A clubs, including Juventus, amid speculation about a possible Manchester United exit. The Slovenian striker scored once early in the season before suffering a shin injury that will sideline him until at least January.

Journalist Andrea Locorotondo believes incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino will block any departure and instead focus on developing Sesko as a key player. Locorotondo said on the TuttoSport podcast: "If Carrick had stayed, they could have sold him, but with Pochettino he could turn out to be a new Kane."

The journalist expects Pochettino, who has an excellent track record with strikers, to give the 23-year-old another chance to establish himself as a starter.

Sesko's immediate future depends on his fitness and ability to make an impact when he returns. If injuries persist beyond this season, a summer sale could still become possible despite Pochettino's preference to retain and develop him.