The battle to sign Benjamin Sesko remains one of the most tightly contested sagas of the summer transfer window.
Both Manchester United and Newcastle United are actively fighting for the RB Leipzig striker’s signature, with neither club yet securing a breakthrough.
After losing out on Liam Delap to Chelsea and Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal, United are especially keen to land Sesko and view him as their ideal striker for the future.
The Red Devils have held multiple talks with the striker’s agents.
Although it hasn’t been easy with Newcastle firmly in the race.
But now, there may finally be an end to what has been a long-awaited saga for Sesko’s next destination.
According to Daily Mail’s report, Newcastle are now pushing ahead to agree a deal with RB Leipzig, after being encouraged by signals that Sesko wants to join them.
Talks over a deal worth £70 million have progressed since the weekend.
The Magpies are aiming to finalise terms swiftly.
They were reportedly told on Monday that the striker is willing to sign for the club.
It remains unclear what Sesko’s camp has communicated to United, who have not made a formal bid and are now at risk of missing out again.
Newcastle want a resolution within the next 24 hours, with their season opener against Aston Villa just days away.
Alexander Isak’s interest in joining Liverpool means Newcastle are keen to wrap up a replacement quickly – and all signs now point to Sesko.
The news may well come as frustration to United fans, who will be wondering if the Red Devils manage to bring in a striker to replace Rasmus Hojlund.
Hojlund only managed 10 goals in all competitions last season – it’s evident that the club want a new, polished striker.
It may well mean United look to alternative targets, with Dusan Vlahovic ‘on the table’ after recently being offered to United.
