US EditionTransfer: Sesko Another Hojlund - Meulensteen Warns Man United
GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, AUG 5 – Manchester United aims to finalize a €75 million plus €10 million add-ons deal for Sesko, who scored 39 goals in 87 games, preferred over Newcastle despite their higher offer.
- Manchester United and Newcastle are competing to sign 22-year-old striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig amid ongoing club negotiations.
- Newcastle had two earlier bids rejected before securing an accepted offer worth £82.5 million plus £2.5 million in add-ons, while United have yet to submit a formal bid.
- Dusan Vlahovic, a 25-year-old Juventus forward valued at £30.5 million, has been offered to Manchester United as an alternative to Sesko due to the latter's high asking price.
- Former United assistant Rene Meulensteen criticized the club's pursuit of Sesko, noting Sesko needs time to adapt to the Premier League and warning, "United do not have such time."
- The competitive pursuit of Sesko suggests Manchester United may consider other striker options if a deal fails, emphasizing the need for immediate impact in the Premier League.
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Transfer: Sesko another Hojlund - Meulensteen warns Man United
Former Manchester United assistant manager Rene Meulensteen has criticised the club over their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko. Meulensteen, who served as Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant at Old Trafford, described Sesko as a player similar to the underperforming Rasmus Højlund. He warned the Red Devils that they were investing in a costly player whom they might later sell cheaply. According to him, what Ruben Amorin’s team needs at present …
Benjamin Sesko to Man Utd: RB Leipzig release statement with transfer one step away - The Mirror
Benjamin Sesko is continuing to train away from the rest of the RB Leipzig squad as he edges closer to a move to the Premier League, with Manchester United in talks to sign the striker
Despite Newcastle's record offer being accepted, Benjamin Šešek's transfer is on hold, as the Slovenian international wants to join Manchester United.
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