The sliding doors moment that changed Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko’s careers foreverBenjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres could have been lining up on opposite sides when Manchester United head to Arsenal this weekend after a rollercoaster summer sagaView 3 Images Benjamin Sesko looked destined for Arsenal before signing for Manchester United (Image: Getty Images)In a parallel universe, Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko could - and maybe should - be on different sides at the Emirates on Sunday. ‌Manchester United striker Sesko was so close to joining Arsenal after a long and painstaking transfer pursuit. And maybe, just maybe, United could be getting more out of Gyokeres who has struggled to adapt since his £64m move to Arsenal. This marked a sharp turn for Arsenal who had previously been chasing Sesko, the young Slovenian striker at RB Leipzig. Back in August, Sesko and Gyokeres did not even share minutes on the pitch when Arsenal beat United 1-0.

Source: Daily Mirror January 23, 2026 18:31 UTC