Benjamin Šeško Under Fire: Manchester United Fans Question £74M Signing After Leeds Draw

Manchester United supporters are beginning to lose patience with one of Rúben Amorim’s headline signings after another unconvincing showing in Sunday afternoon’s 1-1 draw away at Leeds United.

The meeting at a raucous Elland Road was played at a high tempo, with both sides matching each other’s intensity. Despite that, clear-cut chances were limited in the opening stages and the contest struggled to find rhythm for much of the first hour. Each team had moments, but neither was able to impose sustained control before the breakthrough eventually arrived just after the interval.

Leeds were the side to strike first. In the 62nd minute, Brenden Aaronson capitalised on a lapse in concentration from Ayden Heaven, bursting through the centre of United’s defence before calmly finishing to give the hosts the lead. The advantage, however, was short-lived. Just two minutes later, United responded when substitute Joshua Zirkzee threaded a well-weighted pass through the Leeds back line, allowing Matheus Cunha to slide in and restore parity.

The quick exchange of goals appeared to set the stage for a dramatic final half-hour, but the spark faded almost as quickly as it had ignited. Both teams settled again, with defences regaining control and clear chances proving scarce until the final whistle.

The draw leaves United with just three wins from their last 11 Premier League matches, a run that has prompted renewed concern among supporters. Several familiar problems have begun to resurface, echoing the issues that contributed to last season’s disappointing 15th-place finish. While inconsistent form has been a recurring theme in recent years, the club’s ongoing struggle to recruit players who meet expectations has again come under scrutiny.

That frustration is increasingly being directed towards Benjamin Šeško. Signed as part of a major summer investment aimed at transforming United’s attack, the forward has yet to deliver performances that justify his price tag. United spent £214 million on attacking reinforcements, bringing in Šeško alongside Bryan Mbeumo and Cunha. While Cunha once again made a decisive contribution at Leeds, questions are growing louder about Šeško’s impact.

Watch one of his big missed chances below:

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— United Extra (@TheUnitedExtra) January 4, 2026

Against Leeds, the concerns were evident throughout the match. Šeško completed the full 90 minutes, indicating that fitness is no longer an issue, but his overall output was underwhelming. He failed to register a single shot on target from his three attempts, missed two clear opportunities, was caught offside on two occasions and lost possession 13 times. Despite regularly finding himself in promising positions, his execution let him down.

The reaction from supporters was swift and critical. On social media platform X, several fans voiced their concern over his displays. One described his performances as “concerning”, pointing to poor positioning, repeated offsides and a lack of composure in front of goal. Another labelled him “a total waste of money and space”, while others went further, already branding him a poor signing given the reported £74 million fee.

Additional comments echoed similar sentiments. Some supporters admitted they were “seriously worried” about his development, while others highlighted the size of the investment, questioning how such a sum could yield so little return. Even among fans eager to see him succeed, frustration was clear, with calls for him to start converting chances and easing the pressure on the rest of the side.

United’s difficulty in identifying a reliable focal point in attack has become a familiar storyline. Under Sir Alex Ferguson, the club regularly produced or recruited forwards capable of delivering goals season after season. In contrast, recent campaigns have been marked by inconsistency, with no single player establishing himself as a dependable talisman.

That pattern was again visible at Elland Road. It was Joshua Zirkzee, a player who endured a frustrating campaign last season, who provided the spark from the bench. His sharp pass created the opening for Cunha’s equaliser, underlining his growing influence despite not being part of the starting XI. Meanwhile, Šeško continued to struggle, mirroring the inefficiency that had characterised his performance from the opening minutes.

There were small positives in Šeško’s display. His movement allowed him to get into goalscoring positions, suggesting that his awareness and anticipation are not entirely absent. However, those positives were outweighed by issues with his finishing technique and decision-making under pressure. On several occasions, he appeared rushed when presented with chances, lacking the composure expected of a striker leading the line for a club of United’s stature.

Until those shortcomings are addressed, questions will remain over United’s attacking direction. With the team failing to convert dominance into results and points, the pressure on Amorim and his squad is likely to intensify. For now, United’s search for a consistent goalscorer continues, and the scrutiny on their expensive summer signing shows no sign of easing.