Benjamin Sesko decides next club after Manchester United and Newcastle transfer battle


Benjamin Sesko has made it clear that he wants to join Manchester United, Talksport understands.

The Red Devils were involved in a fight for the Slovenian signature with the rivals of the Premier League Newcastle.

Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig looks at the 1st Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Holstein Kiel in the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany on April 19, 2025 (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/Nurphoto about Getty Images))

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United started a bid of £ 74 million for SeskoCredit: Getty

United offered a first £ 65.1 million plus another £ 8.7 million on add-ons on Tuesday.

In Manchester United there is now a growing feeling of trust that Sesko will choose, and a deal is completed if the clubs can achieve an agreement.

However, Leipzig still has to react to your offer, as the dispute to continue to sign the front man continues.

United’s approach follows a Newcastle Club Record requirement worth £ 70 million plus add-ons.

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Newcastle offered an improved term on Tuesday and its range of Leipzig remains the stronger of the two clubs.

They had previously seen an opening offer that was rejected by the Bundesliga outfit.

It is believed that Sesko has agreed with Newcastle and one United financial conditions.

Newcastles Sesko posture

Talksport understands that Eddie Howe’s team would reluctantly sell Alexander Isak if they land the Slovenian international.

Newcastle rejected a bid of £ 110 million from Liverpool for her Star Center-Forward last week.

Should Sesko go to United, it is increasingly likely to see that Isak will stay in St. James’ Park.

Leipzig, Germany - May 3: Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig celebrates after the first goal of his team during the Bundesliga game between RB Leipzig and FC Bayern Munich in the Red Bull Arena on May 3, 2025 in Leipzig. (Photo by Sebastian El -Saqqa - Firo Sportphoto/Getty Images)

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Newcastle has already submitted a club record offer for SeskoCredit: Getty
The Swedish striker of Newcastle United #14 Alexander Isak celebrates the team's first goal of the team during the English League Cup round of the 16th football game between Newcastle United and Chelsea in St. James' Park in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, North East England on October 30, 2024. Club/league logos or

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The magpies would be ready to sell Isak if they could land the Slovenian internationalCredit: Getty

Isak returned to training on Monday after missing the pre-season tour through Asia in the club.

The Swede was not included in the traveling party in the middle of speculation about his future.

He covered his absence on a thigh injury when he jumped to Spain to train alone in the former Club Real Sociedad.

Isak still has three years in St. James’ Park and scored 23 goals from the Premier League last season.

Sesko joined the 22-year-old from the Austrian side of RB Salzburg in 2022 Leipzig.

Since then he has looted 39 goals in 87 appearances in all competitions.

Newcastle ready to earn Alexander Isak and accept the offer from Liverpool when you sign Benjamin Sesko!

However, his goals were not enough to secure European qualifications last season because his team took seventh place in the Bundesliga.

United is also the 15th place without continental competition during this term.

Newcastle will return to the Champions League during the upcoming campaign.

The Toon Army took fifth place and also ended its 70-year-old Trophäedürre by raising the Carabao Cup in March.

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