Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with RB Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko.
The 22-year-old striker now looks set to head to Old Trafford to complete his medical after United reached an agreement with the Bundesliga club.
Sesko emerged as United's priority signing in the striker position as Ruben Amorim looks to land a new No.9 following Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee combining for just seven Premier League goals between them last season.
According to The Athletic, United have reached an agreement in principle with Leipzig worth €76.5m + €8.5m (£66.3m + £7.4m).
The Slovenia international has now been given permission to fly to Manchester and complete his medical with United after snubbing Newcastle.
Benjamin Sesko
Benjamin Sesko is close to joining Manchester United (Image: Getty Images)
Sesko will then sign a five-year contract where he will become United's new focal point in Amorim's revamped frontline, alongside fellow summer signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
The 22-year-old reportedly made clear he wanted to move to United over Newcastle, despite the promise of Champions League football.
Eddie Howe looks set to miss out on another transfer target in a summer window that has been a rude awakening for Geordies believing the Magpies could outmuscle England's big six.
Sesko's strong desire to join United impressed club officials and have now made their move after receiving the green light from the player.
The 6ft 5 striker joined RB Leipzig for a fee in the region of £20m from Red Bull Salzburg in 2023.
He has played four seasons in the Champions League across his spell with both clubs and has scored 39 goals in 87 games for Leipzig. Sesko also has 16 goals in 41 caps for Slovenia, who he played for in Euro 2024.
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