Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United continue to press ahead with their ambitious summer transfer strategy, with key reinforcements at the top end of the pitch remaining a major focus.
Having already offloaded fringe players and certain youth players on loan and identified core targets, the Red Devils are carefully navigating a challenging window shaped by Financial Fair Play considerations.
Benjamin Sesko has been at the heart of United’s plans for weeks, with the Slovenia international emerging as a long-term solution for their No. 9 conundrum.
Sesko’s remarkable form for RB Leipzig has seen top clubs across Europe circle, and the 22-year-old has been one of the most discussed names on the market since June.
Newcastle United have aggressively pursued the striker, submitting a couple of offers and offering Champions League football as a sweetener to beat United to the deal.
Now, in a major development, RB Leipzig have officially accepted a bid from Newcastle believed to be worth €82.5 million plus €2.5 million in add-ons, as per The Athletic.
The acceptance of the Magpies’ proposal has shifted pressure onto Manchester United, who had tabled their own offer of €75 million plus €10 million less than 24 hours prior.
Despite Leipzig’s green light for Newcastle’s bid, CentreDevils revealed that Benjamin Sesko himself has expressed a clear preference to join Manchester United instead.
Talks are ongoing to bring United’s package closer in line with Leipzig’s valuation, and all parties are reportedly working to accommodate the player’s wish.
Benjamin Sesko netted 21 goals last season across all competitions and has recorded 39 goals and eight assists in 87 matches for Leipzig since joining from RB Salzburg.
The situation remains fluid, but Manchester United are confident they can still land the striker, whose arrival would mark a significant statement of intent under Amorim’s leadership.
