Manchester United are prepared to enter a bidding war for top target Benjamin Sesko this summer.
The Red Devils have already been beaten to several striker targets this summer but it seems Ineos are ready to fight for the 22-year-old RB Leipzig forward.
Manchester United have missed out on Viktor Gyokeres, Liam Delap and Victor Osimhen this summer, but reports made it clear that United are prioritising Benjamin Sesko.
Ineos have held talks with Sesko and his camp in Germany and made it clear that they want him to come to Old Trafford this summer.
However, Newcastle United bid £69m for Sesko and are pushing to try and win the race for his signature.
Benjamin Sesko applauds fans during RB Leipzig match.
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Man United are ready to match Newcastle’s Benjamin Sesko bid
Newcastle’s bid for Benjamin Sesko was deemed “insufficient” by RB Leipzig, despite the Magpies offering a flat fee of £65m and add-ons worth an additional £4m.
Ineos now know what it will take to sign Sesko this summer, with Leipzig also demanding a sell-on clause in the deal.
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Sesko is yet to decide who to join this summer, but United are ready to swoop if the Slovenian star gives Ineos the green light.
According to Sky Germany, United are ready to match Newcastle’s offer if Sesko decides to join the Red Devils.
United would be willing to match the £69m offer on the table, and if Sesko pushes for the move, then Leipzig may be forced to accept.
RB Leipzig need to raise cash this summer and so the German club are fully expected to let Sesko leave. Sesko was left out of the Leipzig squad for their latest friendly which only adds to the rumours that he will depart.
Man United await Benjamin Sesko decision
Both Newcastle and Manchester United have played their cards in the Sesko saga – both Premier League clubs are willing to pay what Leipzig want.
Even though Newcastle’s bid was rejected, it is understood that their complaints are more to do with the structure of the offer as opposed to the amount.
Now it all comes down to which project Sesko prefers. While Newcastle can offer Champions League football next season, United are willing to make Sesko the centrepiece of an exciting new-look attack.
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Sesko is a great fit for Ruben Amorim and his system, and as an athletic 6ft 5in striker, he appears to be well-built for the physicality and intensity of the Premier League.
The Sesko saga could advance very quickly once the Leipzig forward makes his decision.