Manchester United and Newcastle are in for a bidding war to sign Bundesliga star.
Manchester United are getting serious in the striker market — and their next target comes from Germany.
The Red Devils are reportedly ready to offer a huge sum to land Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.
The move comes as the Premier League season edges closer, and the pressure to add firepower is growing at Old Trafford.
United's interest in the 22-year-old striker isn’t new. But now, with Newcastle United already making a big move of their own, things are heating up.
According to Sky Sport Germany, Newcastle’s £70 million bid was rejected by Leipzig. That hasn't scared off United — apparently, they're ready to match that offer.
But here's the twist: Leipzig aren’t just chasing the numbers.
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What RB Leipzig Demands for Benjamin Sesko?
RB Leipzig reportedly want a deal closer to £74 million, including better add-ons and a sell-on clause.
And with both clubs circling, Leipzig could be hoping for a good old-fashioned bidding war. After all, when you’ve got two Premier League giants fighting over a striker, why settle for a tap-in when you can score a screamer?
As per reports from Bild, Leipzig rejected Newcastle’s proposal due to the structure of the payment.
The Red Bull club want £74 million total, made up of £75 million fixed and another £10 million in add-ons — plus a future percentage of any resale. It’s not just the money, it’s how the money moves.
Sesko, who has 34 goal contributions in 64 Bundesliga games, is seen as a rising star. But with Leipzig playing hardball, it all comes down to the player.
He has yet to decide whether he wants to join a Champions League squad like Newcastle or take on the rebuild at Manchester United.
Negotiations are still ongoing, and the striker’s agents are reportedly in Leipzig finalizing talks.
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