August 3rd 2025.
It seems like Manchester United and Newcastle United are both eager to add Benjamin Sesko to their squads. The RB Leipzig player has been making waves in the Bundesliga and has caught the attention of several European clubs.
At just 22 years old, Sesko has already proven himself to be a goal-scoring machine with 18 goals in his first season at Leipzig and 21 in the following season. This has sparked interest from top clubs like Arsenal, who initially had their sights set on Sesko before ultimately signing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting for a whopping £64m.
However, it looks like Manchester United and Newcastle United are now the front runners in the race for Sesko's signature. Manchester United were initially interested in Gyokeres, who played under Ruben Amorim at his previous club, but have now shifted their focus to Sesko after losing out on the Swedish international to Arsenal.
Amorim, who is the manager of Manchester United, is keen to bring Sesko to Old Trafford as he looks to bolster his attacking options. This comes after the struggles of Rasmus Hojlund, who joined the team for a record fee of £72m from Atalanta but has failed to make an impact in the Premier League.
Newcastle United, on the other hand, are preparing for the potential departure of their star striker Alexander Isak. They have already made a bid of £69.8m for Sesko, which was rejected by RB Leipzig. However, it is reported that Manchester United are also preparing to match Newcastle's offer for the talented young striker.
While Sesko is open to joining either club, it seems like he is leaning towards Manchester United despite their disappointing 2024-25 campaign. There is also the possibility of a player-plus-cash deal, with RB Leipzig showing interest in signing Hojlund as part of the deal.
In fact, Hojlund himself has expressed his desire to stay and fight for his place in the team, but it seems like the decision may be taken out of his hands if Sesko joins the club. The RB Leipzig player missed their pre-season friendly against Atalanta on Saturday, further fueling speculation of his imminent departure.
RB Leipzig's managing director for sport, Marcel Schafer, confirmed that there have been multiple approaches for Sesko from various clubs. If he does join Manchester United, he would become their third summer signing after Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
It remains to be seen which club Sesko will choose, but one thing is for sure - he will be a valuable addition to whichever team he joins. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
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