Newcastle United are reportedly upping their efforts to sign RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko amid competition from Manchester United.
Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has insisted club officials are working hard to strengthen Ruben Amorim's squad this summer, amid strong links with a move for RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko. After a nightmare 2024-25 campaign, where United finished 15th in the Premier League, the club are now working behind the scenes to significantly improve the team.
Manchester United are pushing to hijack Newcastle’s move for Benjamin Sesko, with both English clubs locked in a high-stakes transfer battle. The RB Leipzig striker has reportedly told both sides that he is open to joining them, adding fresh intrigue to one of the summer’s most tightly-contested sagas that looks set to be drawn out into the start of the Premier League season.
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Manchester United are reportedly ready to match Newcastle's €80 million (£69.8m) bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with both Premier League clubs now awaiting the player’s decision. RB Leipzig rejected the Magpies’ initial offer due to its structure, while United are preparing their own proposal amid growing optimism a deal can be struck soon.
Newcastle United have been hit with an obstacle in their bid to sign Benjamin Sesko after an €80million (£69m/$92m) bid was lodged for the Slovenian.
Rasmus Hojlund has made it clear to Manchester United officials that he has no intention of leaving Old Trafford for RB Leipzig, according to reports from talkSPORT. Despite interest from the Bundesliga club, the Danish striker has informed the Red Devils that a move to Germany is not on his agenda.
Benjamin Sesko was nowhere to be seen as RB Leipzig lost a friendly against Atalanta, with head coach Marcel Schafer calling it "obvious" why.
Liverpool are prepared to return with an improved offer for Alexander Isak, but only if one crucial Newcastle United condition is met first.
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