Manchester United have tabled their opening offer to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, matching Newcastle United’s recent bid, according to BILD and David Ornstein.
The Sesko saga has been ongoing throughout the summer transfer window, and an exit from Leipzig appears to be a foregone conclusion. After an impressive spell in the Bundesliga, a move to the Premier League could be on the cards, with both Newcastle and Manchester United pushing to secure his signature.
Newcastle are in the market for a new striker with uncertainty surrounding the future of Alexander Isak, who has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool. Ruben Amorim’s side are on the hunt for another centre-forward, with Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund flattering to deceive since their arrivals at Old Trafford.
Man Utd Submit Opening Offer to Sign Sesko
They’ve matched Newcastle’s bid
BILD have now reported that Manchester United have made their opening offer to sign Sesko, matching Newcastle’s bid of €85m inclusive of add-ons. It’s unclear whether Sesko has now made his decision on who he wants to join, but Leipzig are now in a strong position with two clubs battling it out to secure his signature.
| Benjamin Sesko’s Bundesliga statistics – RB Leipzig squad ranking | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stats | Output | Squad rank |
| Appearances | 33 | =1st |
| Goals | 13 | 1st |
| Key Passes Per Game | 0.6 | =9th |
| Shots Per Game | 2.1 | 2nd |
| Dribbles Per Game | 1.2 | 3rd |
| Match rating | 6.92 | 4th |
David Ornstein later confirmed the news, adding that there had been no reply from Leipzig just yet. Sesko favours an Old Trafford move, according to Ornstein, but Newcastle are working to close a deal…
Both clubs are likely going to be able to offer Sesko a guaranteed starting spot, which will make the decision a little trickier for the Slovenian striker. Newcastle do have European football to offer, but Man Utd might be able to give him a better financial package, considering some of the salaries they’ve offered in recent years.
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