The influx of new strikers into the Premier League this season has sparked debate about who will ultimately thrive. While Erling Haaland currently dominates the goalscoring charts, attention is turning to the performances of recent high-profile signings like Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres, and Nick Woltemade.
Sesko, a £74 million acquisition for Manchester United, initially struggled to adapt to the pace and physicality of English football. Despite starting in over half of United’s Premier League matches, his impact has been subtle, leading to some concern about his integration into the team.
However, former Premier League midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes Sesko is showing promising signs. He admits to being more impressed with the young striker than with Arsenal’s Gyokeres, despite acknowledging Arsenal’s potential to create more scoring opportunities.
Interestingly, Hamann has been even more captivated by the performance of Newcastle United’s Nick Woltemade. The newcomer has already found the net four times in just six league appearances, quickly establishing himself as a threat.
Hamann suggests that if Woltemade continues to be Newcastle’s designated penalty taker, he could emerge as the top scorer among the three new arrivals. The consistent opportunity from the spot would significantly boost his tally.
The adaptation process for Sesko has been a key talking point. Hamann points out the significant difference between the German league and the intensity of the Premier League, acknowledging the initial difficulties the player faced.
Despite the early challenges, Hamann remains convinced of Sesko’s immense talent. He notes the player’s inherent confidence and belief in his abilities, qualities that will be crucial for success at a club facing internal pressures.
In fact, whispers from Sesko’s time at Salzburg suggest he was considered even more promising than Erling Haaland at a similar age. While he hasn’t reached those heights yet, Hamann believes Sesko possesses the potential to become a consistent 20-25 goal scorer per season.
Currently, all three strikers trail significantly behind Haaland, who leads the Premier League with 13 goals – a comfortable seven ahead of his closest competitors. The race for the Golden Boot remains firmly in Haaland’s grasp, but the performances of Sesko, Gyokeres, and Woltemade will be closely watched.
The coming months will be critical in determining whether these new signings can live up to their price tags and establish themselves as Premier League stars, or if they will remain in the shadow of Haaland’s dominance.
