Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig scores and celebrates his teams first goal during the 1. Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and TSG Hoffenheim at Red Bull arena, Leipzig, Germany on April 5, 2025
Benjamin Sesko during RB Leipzig's clash against TSG Hoffenheim
Hello and welcome to the Manchester Evening News' live blog on Wednesday August 6th, covering all the latest news and transfer gossip.
The Reds are back in action this weekend as . United will host Fiorentina at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon in what will be their final friendly of pre-season.
While Ruben Amorim puts his players through their paces, . The RB Leipzig striker has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with lots of clubs eager to bolster their attacking options.
The Manchester Evening News understands that . The Reds have bid €75m (£65.3m), plus €10m (£8.7m) in add-ons, in an effort to sign the 22-year-old.
Newcastle have offered the Bundesliga outfit a bigger fee, so . With that being said, stay with us at the Manchester Evening Newsthe latest United news and transfer gossip.
According to Turkish outlet , United will make a formal offer for Gabriel Sara in 'the coming days'. The report claims that Galatasaray don't want to sell the 26-year-old midfielder, but they'll be happy to open negotiations if they receive a bid worth at least €40m (£34m).
It's said that Manchester City, Leeds United, Wolves, Everton, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are also keen on signing Sara, whose contract in Istanbul expires in June 2029. The Brazilian featured 45 times across all competitions last season, scoring 2 goals and providing 10 assists.
Gabriel Sara of Galatasaray (Image: Getty Images)
Hello and welcome to the Manchester Evening News' live blog, covering all the latest United news and transfer gossip. Ruben Amorim will be keen to strengthen his squad before the new Premier League season gets underway next week.
Benjamin Sesko continues to be heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, while Gabriel Sara has recently emerged as a potential target. There's a lot of work to be done before United host Arsenal on Sunday, August 17, but Jason Wilcox has plenty of time to deliver.
Benjamin Sesko following RB Leipzig's clash against VfL Wolfsburg (Image: Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)