'Cautiously Optimistic' - Omar Berrada Issues Manchester United Transfer Update Amid Benjamin Sesko Chase
ENGLAND, AUG 3 – Newcastle and Manchester United compete to sign Benjamin Sesko, who scored 21 goals last season for RB Leipzig, with bids around £75 million amid a transfer race following a third club's withdrawal.
- Manchester United and Newcastle United are competing to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko ahead of the Premier League season opener in less than two weeks.
- The competition follows RB Leipzig’s rejection of Newcastle’s £70 million offer, with Manchester United reportedly ready to match that bid while Sesko’s decision remains pending.
- Sesko, who scored 21 goals last season, is open to joining either club, while Newcastle is also considering PSG’s Goncalo Ramos as a backup striker option.
- Former player and pundit Jan Aage Fjørtoft mentioned that United needs to prove their financial capability to complete the transfer and anticipates a decision regarding Sesko’s move will be reached soon.
- The outcome of the Sesko transfer will impact both clubs’ striker recruitment strategies as Manchester United aims to strengthen their attack and Newcastle may pursue alternatives if talks stall.
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Newcastle United are moving quickly to secure the signature of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, the Daily Mail reports. The English club have been encouraged by the player's open interest in joining the Magpies. Sesko is Newcastle's top attacking target this summer and the club have already opened talks with Leipzig over a deal that is expected to cost around £70m. Talks over a fee began over the weekend and Newcastle are aiming to complete th…
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