Benjamin Sesko has decided on a move to Manchester United this summer.
The RB Leipzig striker has been actively courted by both the Red Devils and Newcastle.
Alexander Isak’s ongoing transfer saga, amid serious Liverpool interest, has prompted the Magpies to enter the market for a top striker replacement.
However, United are likewise looking to bolster an attack that now includes Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
Manchester United match Newcastle’s Benjamin Sesko bid
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As things currently stand, Sesko is likely to become Ruben Amorim’s fourth summer transfer window signing.
This follows deals for Cunha (Wolves), Mbeumo (Brentford), and Diego Leon (Cerro Porteno).
That said, it’s important to emphasise that a deal is not yet finalised.
Representatives of United and Newcastle are currently in Leipzig for negotiations, with both clubs having offered a total package around €85m [£74.2m]. The Magpies, it should be noted, are offering a little bit more all in all.
If Manchester United and RB Leipzig can reach an agreement on the transfer side of the equation – the striker will head to Manchester.
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But: Newcastle are ready and waiting to react if they get their chance!
What will Sesko bring to the Premier League?
No one at Carrington will be under any illusion that the club is signing the leading centre-forward in world football.
That said, recruiters at Old Trafford can at least guarantee Benjamin Sesko will offer a distinct upgrade on the misfiring Rasmus Hojlund.
Players
Goals
Minutes per goal
Benjamin Sesko
21
155.14
Rasmus Hojlund
10
332.2
* Benjamin Sesko stats compared to Rasmus Hojlund (across all competitions), via Transfermarkt
Statistically speaking, the Slovenia international is simply a far more effective operator in the box when given the chance.
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