Manchester United have reportedly come to an agreement with RB Leipzig over a deal for Benjamin Sesko, with the Slovenia international set to fly to Manchester on Thursday night.
The Red Devils had been in a battle with Newcastle United for the centre-forward, but it became clear earlier this week that the 22-year-old wanted to join the 20-time English champions.
Personal terms on a contract until 2030 have allegedly already been agreed, but Man United have been working over the last 24 hours to agree a payment structure with Leipzig.
According to journalist David Ornstein, the agreement is now in place, with Man United agreeing to pay an initial €76.5m (£66.3m) plus a further €8.5m (£7.4m) in add-ons for the striker.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Sesko will fly to Manchester on Thursday evening alongside his agent, with Man United hopeful of announcing his arrival on Friday.
RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko on January 12, 2025
Man United 'agree deal with Leipzig' for Sesko
The add-ons for Sesko will allegedly be easy to reach, making it a guaranteed €85m (£73.7m) package for Leipzig, which is the figure that the Bundesliga outfit had been holding out for this summer.
Newcastle, at one stage, seemed to be the favourites for the Slovenian, but Man United were patient in their approach, believing that the striker only wanted to move to Old Trafford.
Sesko has been training alone at Leipzig's base while the German club have been in talks with Man United, but permission has now been granted for him to make the trip to Manchester to sign on the dotted line.
Sesko has scored 39 goals and registered eight assists in 87 appearances for Leipzig, including 21 goals and six assists in 45 outings during the 2024-25 campaign, and he is set to become their starting striker, with Rasmus Hojlund potentially making the move to AC Milan.
Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig during his side's UEFA Champions League match against Inter Milan, on November 26, 2024
Will Sesko be involved against Fiorentina?
Man United will round off their preparations for the 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a pre-season friendly against Fiorentina at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
Sesko is unlikely to receive minutes in that match, but he could be presented to the Old Trafford crowd ahead of kickoff, providing that there are no issues with his medical on Friday.
The centre-forward would then be in line to make a spectacular debut against Arsenal on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.
Sesko was linked with Arsenal earlier this summer, but the Gunners ultimately decided to move for Viktor Gyokeres, who had also been a target for Man United in the initial stages of the window.
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