Manchester United remain determined to bring in a new striker this summer, having made Benjamin Sesko their number one target for the position.
The club explored moves for Liam Delap and Viktor Gyokeres earlier in the window.
However both pursuits failed to materialise into serious progress.
It wasn’t long though, before fans were treated to plenty of excitement with the signings of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
Both attackers are seen as key to Ruben Amorim’s frontline in the long-term.
However, the need for a dominant No.9 remains a priority.
Sesko is viewed as the ideal profile – physically imposing, technically gifted, and already boasting an impressive record in the Bundesliga at just 22 years old.
And now, the striker is “really open to joining Manchester United even without European football and without Champions League football.”
That is according to Fabrizio Romano on his latest YouTube Transfer Show.
Romano adds that the talks are advancing with the focus now on what United can offer long-term:
“Now the conversation between Sesko and United is of the project, the vision and what they want to do.
“It’s not only the financial details.”
United are in active dialogue with both RB Leipzig and Sesko’s agent as they push to convince him of his future role at Old Trafford.
“Manchester United feel like the player is open to the conversation, to discuss about the project and the vision,” Romano said.
“Sesko and Manchester United is something that’s absolutely concrete.”
However, competition from Newcastle United remains intense.
Eddie Howe’s side are looking to make a statement signing, after several failed pursuits this window.
Romano said “Newcastle are ready to pay whatever they want – Leipzig and Sesko. Whatever is needed.”
He continued: “If Sesko decides to go to Newcastle to play Champions League football and be the superstar of the team… Sesko in that case would be ready to go.”
A final decision is not expected immediately, although Romano believes it won’t take long: “Sesko will not be deciding today or tomorrow, it’ll take some days – not too long – but some days.”
As things stand, the ball is in United’s court to finalise their pitch and meet Leipzig’s demands.
Which is believed to be €75 million (£65 million) plus add-ons, for the striker who would arrive as serious competition to Rasmus Hojlund.
