Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with an update on the future of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko
Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig (Image: Getty Images)
Manchester United have reportedly made their first attempt to try and sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.
Ruben Amorim’s side have been heavily linked with signing Sesko this summer as they look to bring in a new centre forward. Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund are United’s current striker options but there are rumours that the club will look to bring in reinforcements before the September 1 deadline.
Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have both already been signed by United this summer. Sesko’s future has been the subject of speculation for some time, with Arsenal and Newcastle being linked with a move for the Slovenia international over the last few weeks.
Now a fresh update has emerged which concerns United’s chances of signing Sesko. Journalist Fabrizio Romano has reported that United have made contact with Sesko’s representatives with a view to potentially signing the striker this summer.
It has been claimed that United are yet to approach Sesko himself or Leipzig, but that there is definite interest from the Reds to get a deal over the line.
Romano has claimed on his latest YouTube video that United are set to battle Newcastle for Sesko’s signature, with the Magpies also approaching the striker over a potential deal.
There is no indication yet of which destination Sesko would prefer at this moment in time, although it’s hinted that United have a good chance of completing a deal if a fee can be agreed.
“I maintain my position,” Romano said. “It is going to be a very important week because Newcastle have presented their project to the player’s side. Because Newcastle are attacking, so they are prepared to make a big proposal financially to the player and a big proposal financially also to RB Leipzig, obviously with this Isak story ongoing with Liverpool.
“For Sesko, Newcastle are ready to make something big but don’t forget also Man United. Man United have been discussing internally for days about strikers – Ollie Watkins but Aston Villa insist on keeping the player…Sesko but obviously financially it is not an easy deal.
“But Man United also in the recent hours on Sunday night, on Monday morning made new contacts with Sesko’s camp. Not directly with the player, but with agents of the player to start conversations about eventual numbers, the contract, the project, the vision.
Benjamin Sesko has been linked with a summer transfer to Manchester United. (Image: Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
“So Man United are starting to move, Newcastle have already presented their project and are prepared to match the financial request. So Newcastle are ready to make a very important proposal to Sesko and Leipzig. Man United have started the concrete conversation while they discussed his name internally for weeks.
“So keep an eye on this Sesko story because in the next hours, days, we will understand more or what Sesko wants to do and so what is going to happen. For Sesko, there is a gentleman’s agreement between the player, the agent and RB Leipzig, a very good relationship.
“If the player tells Leipzig ‘there is a club I consider special’ there is a gentleman’s agreement to make the price drop to €70-80 million. So €70-80m… let’s say this is the range and then €5-10m in add ons, so this could be the package for Sesko, a gentleman’s agreement if the player wants.
“So keep an eye on this one, because Newcastle made already a big project proposal – and financial proposal is ready – and Man United made contact to be informed of the situation. Let’s see what is going to happen.”
Sesko is reported to be valued at around €80million (£69.4million), which would include add-ons if a deal was to be agreed.
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