Manchester United are reportedly ready to make a formal move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.
The Red Devils are believed to be involved in a two-horse race for Sesko, with Premier League rivals Newcastle United already making an official bid worth £69.8m.
While the bid fell short of Leipzig's valuation of the player, the Magpies are reportedly locked in talks over the structure of a deal.
According to a report from Sky Sports, United have held talks with Leipzig as well over how much they need to pay to secure Sesko's signature.
The report claims that while the 22-year-old striker would be open to both projects, he is 'leaning towards' United if they can agree a deal.
Man Utd in the hunt for a new striker
Benjamin Sesko celebrates after scoring for RB Leipzig on May 03, 2025
Ruben Amorim has added depth in the attacking areas by signing Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbuemo, but the Portuguese boss is still looking to add a quality number nine to lead the line next season.
The Red Devils already missed out on Liam Delap to Chelsea and Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal, and it will be a big transfer blow for them if they miss out on Sesko as well to Newcastle.
The Magpies would likely be an attractive option for Sesko, offering him Champions League football next season, and he could become their leading striker if Alexander Isak leaves to join Liverpool.
Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund on July 26, 2025
United are reportedly open to listening to offers for Hojlund, and his future would come into doubt if they manage to land Sesko.
The Red Devils paid an initial £64m to sign Hojlund in the summer of 2023 to sign Hojlund from Atalanta, but they are now prepared to take a huge loss on the Dane.
According to a report from BBC Sport, United would accept an offer of £30m for the striker, who netted only 10 goals in all competitions last season.
Interestingly, Leipzig have been linked with a move for Hojlund, and United could have used the opportunity to strike a deal for Sesko, but the player is not keen to move to the Bundesliga club.
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