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RB Leipzig will reportedly sell striker Benjamin Šeško to Manchester United for €85 million. Despite Newcastle’s bid, Šeško prefers Old Trafford. United may include Rasmus Højlund.
RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko (X)
It seems as if the dream might be coming to life for the Red Devils.
RB Leipzig has reportedly reached a personal agreement in principle with Manchester United to sell sought-after striker Benjamin Šeško for an estimated €85 million.
According to The Athletic, a deal worth €76.5million and €8.5 million in add-ons has been set in place, with Šeško permitted to travel for medical tests ahead of the proposed move.
Newcastle United have also pursued Šeško and saw a bid of €82.5m plus €2.5m in add-ons accepted by Leipzig on Tuesday. But, the Slovenia international seemingly has favoured a move to Old Trafford, and hence Newcastle’s hopes fell flat with their proposed move.
This comes despite Newcastle providing UEFA Champions League football in 2025-26.
Šeško scored 21 goals in all competitions for Leipzig last season and has recorded 39 goals and eight assists in 87 appearances for the Bundesliga team since joining from RB Salzburg in 2023.
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With a third straight summer of goal-scoring concerns, Amorim has made it clear that bolstering the frontline is essential, and Šeško, with his blend of size, movement, and technical ability, fits the mold of a long-term No. 9.
Manchester United have already strengthened up front with the additions of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. But, the need for a classic No. 9 still remains.
A potential breakthrough could come via a player-plus-cash deal involving Rasmus Højlund, United’s current striker. RB Leipzig are reportedly open to selling Šeško if United include Højlund in the offer, along with a financial sweetener.
Højlund, 22, joined United last summer amid high expectations but struggled in his second campaign, netting just four Premier League goals in 2024–25 after an encouraging 10-goal debut season.
While some at United remain confident in his long-term potential, Leipzig sees an opportunity to acquire a talented young forward who could thrive in the Bundesliga’s more developmental environment.
After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term…Read More
After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term… Read More
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