Benjamin Sesko, Newcastle and United
Digest more
Benjamin Sesko is a transfer target for Manchester United after the Red Devils missed out on a number of strikers this summer, though the Slovenian has rejected them in the past
Manchester United are keen on Benjamin Sesko, but the RB Leipzig striker has previously explained why he turned down a move to Old Trafford.
Manchester United are still in the market for a centre-forward this summer after missing out on a whole host of targets who ended up moving to their Premier League rivals
Among that trio, Osimhen is on the cusp of a return to Galatasaray, while Gyokeres is the only member to be nearing a move to Europe’s elite. Arsenal settled on the Sporting CP striker as their top target and have finally struck an agreement to get a deal over the line.
With the Gunners’ interest now withdrawn, RB Leipzig have reportedly slashed their asking price. Earlier in the window, Leipzig were hoping to land a fee between £68m and £85m for the player, who hit 13 Bundesliga goals last season. That price has dropped, however, with offers of £60.6m (€70m) now considered viable.
Benjamin Sesko has been scouted extensively by Manchester United and one of the club's key recruitment figures is leading the charge for the RB Leipzig striker this summer
RB Leipzig have put a price tag of €80m on Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško with Newcastle United among the clubs monitoring the situation. The 21-year-old has
German media suggest that Sesko could be available for around £60-70 million, a drop from his previous valuation. The Red Devils have been monitoring the player for several years and even made an approach last summer, only to be told that Sesko was staying put in the Bundesliga.
The latest Manchester United transfer news as concentration will reportedly be on bringing a striker to the club following the signing of Bryan Mbeumo.
Manchester United could reportedly sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko for a fee in the region of €70m (£61m) during this summer's transfer window.