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Jake Stokes

Chelsea and Man Utd rue transfer mistake as 'next Erling Haaland' shows what they missed out on

Former Chelsea and Manchester United transfer target Benjamin Sesko made a huge impression after scoring a stunning volley in Slovenia's final game of the international break. The 19-year-old's spectacular effort earned his country a crucial point, with Matjaz Kek's side narrowly evading relegation from the UEFA Nations League League B.

Sesko, who was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer, channelled his inner Marco van Basten and Robin van Persie with a first-time volley on his left foot that found the opposite top corner. A long pass looped over and across the striker's midriff before arrowing the ball over Sweden goalkeeper Robin Olsen.

Videos of Sesko's sensational goal flooded all forms of social media as fans across the globe came together to appreciate the technical excellence required to pull off such an effort. The teenage sensation's performance was not a fluke but instead one of many which courted the interest of Europe's biggest clubs.

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