US EditionMan United Confident €75m Target Benjamin Sesko Favours Old Trafford Move Ahead of Newcastle Switch
GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, AUG 04 – Manchester United and Newcastle United have submitted bids exceeding £85 million for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as both clubs seek to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the 2025/26 season.
- On August 5, 2025, Newcastle United submitted a second bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, intensifying a transfer battle in England.
- This follows Newcastle's initial rejected offer around £75 million plus add-ons, while Manchester United has also bid £75 million and aims to secure Sesko despite failing to qualify for Europe.
- Sesko, a 22-year-old Slovenian with 21 goals in 45 games last season, is reportedly keen on joining Manchester United, which aligns with the club’s focus on improving its attack.
- Fans and insiders debate Manchester United’s striker situation, with opinions ranging from keeping Rasmus Hojlund to competing with Sesko, while the club manages finances through loan deals and sell-on fees.
- The outcome of Sesko’s transfer could significantly affect Newcastle’s future plans, including decisions over Alexander Isak, and define Manchester United’s summer transfer strategy ahead of the new season.
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