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.
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.
Former Manchester United and Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has told Rasmus Hojlund to fight for his place in the United starting lineup, despite the Red Devils being strongly linked with a move for Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. United are determined to sign a new No.9 this summer and have now formally submitted their first bid for the Slovenian.
Benjamin Sesko has reportedly sacrificed part of his salary and his agency’s commission to finalise a move to Manchester United, despite Newcastle offering higher wages. The Red Devils have reached a full agreement with RB Leipzig for the Slovenian striker in a deal worth €85 million (£73.7m/$100m). Medical and contract signing are set to follow shortly.
Manchester United are reportedly set to officially unveil Benjamin Sesko at Old Trafford this weekend ahead of their pre-season friendly against Fiorentina. The Slovenian striker is undergoing the second part of his medical and joins from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to £74 million. He becomes The Red Devils’ fourth summer signing as Ruben Amorim rebuilds the squad.
Barcelona were reportedly targetting Benjamin Sesko to replace Robert Lewandowski at the club and have been left 'hurt' at his decision to sign for Manchester United.
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