
Man Utd learn RB Leipzig's revised Benjamin Sesko asking price in transfer battle with Newcastle
Manchester United will have to pay €75 million (£65m/$85.5m) plus add-ons if they want to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig this summer.
Manchester United will have to pay €75 million (£65m/$85.5m) plus add-ons if they want to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig this summer.
Newcastle United were actively pursuing RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko and Brentford’s Yoane Wissa but internal sentiment at St. James' Park suggests that Sesko is edging closer to a move to Manchester United, as revealed by The Daily Mail. This is another massive blow to Newcastle’s recruitment plans given how highly they rate the Slovenian talent.
Manchester United have opened talks to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, amid rival interest from Newcastle.
Ruben Amorim is hunting for a game-changing starting centre-forward, but the Red Devils might be chasing the wrong star in their latest talks
Manchester United have narrowed their striker search to two candidates: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. However, before spending any more money on new players, United will have to get rid of their 'bomb squad', which includes outcasts like Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia.
Manchester United have stepped up their interest in RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, who is reportedly 'impressed' with the Red Devils’ project under Ruben Amorim. Newcastle United remain firmly in the race, with both Premier League sides vying for the striker’s signature. Leipzig, meanwhile, are holding firm on an €80 million asking price for Sesko this summer.
Manchester United have joined Newcastle in the race for Benjamin Sesko, approaching the player's representatives with a tentative offer amid strong interest from the Magpies. Man Utd are in search of a quality No.9 in the summer transfer window and after missing out on Viktor Gyokeres, the club are now aiming to sign the RB Leipzig forward.
Newcastle United are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko but a sizeable Yoane Wissa transfer hurdle has emerged.
Arsenal's decision to drop interest in RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko and target Viktor Gyokeres instead has been explained.