The race for Benjamin Sesko is heating up as both Manchester United and Newcastle United are looking to bring him to the Premier League.
It’s understood that both sides are desperate for a new first-choice striker ahead of the upcoming season getting underway.
With Alexander Isak looking likely to depart St James Park after expressing his desire to explore other clubs this summer, Newcastle could find themselves without their star man.
Manchester United are also looking for a main frontman as faith in Rasmus Hojlund has declined over his two seasons, failing to provide consistent contributions in front of goal.
Now, with limited options in the transfer market left, both of the Premier League sides are turning to RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko as the solution to their problems, hoping to sign the talented 22-year-old.
It’s understood that both clubs have pitched their project to the striker and his representatives, as well as their contract offers, and now await his decision of which club he’d like to join.
Whilst it was believed that both clubs were holding off on formal bids until the green light was given by Sesko, Newcastle have jumped the gun, tabling an offer of £70 million.
The bid is made up of a £65.5 million transfer fee, plus add-ons of around £4.5 million.
With Manchester United yet to submit a formal offer for Benjamin Sesko, Sky Sports reporter Philipp Hinze has now reported that a bidding war could likely take place, with the race being wide open.
It’s understood that Sesko is going to take a few days to consider the projects proposed to him, despite Slovenian media claiming that he’s already chosen Newcastle.
As such, Ruben Amorim will be hoping he doesn’t have to wait too long to see if he has the talented young striker in his ranks for next year’s Premier League campaign.
🔴 Leipzig have received the written offer from Newcastle (€75m + €5m). The offer has so far neither been accepted nor rejected. Manchester United are still fully in the race as well. Red Devils have made it clear that they are ready to enter the bidding. A bidding war may be… pic.twitter.com/UmnkaptjSq
— Philipp Hinze (@philipphinze24) August 2, 2025
