Newcastle United and Manchester United are in talks with RB Leipzig over the signing of striker Benjamin Sesko.
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Manchester United have joined Newcastle in the race for Benjamin Sesko; Newcastle made a £69.8m bid on Saturday with discussions continuing over the structure, but Man Utd are talking to the Bundesliga club, but have not made an offer; Man Utd can buy without having to sell first
Newcastle United and Manchester United are in talks with RB Leipzig over the signing of striker Benjamin Sesko.
Newcastle made their move on Saturday with an offer worth £69.8m including add-ons. Discussions continue over the structure of that deal.
There is no official bid from Man Utd yet. Their negotiations surround what they would be prepared to pay and how they would pay it. A decision on whether a formal bid goes in will be based on those talks.
Sesko is understood to be open to both projects, but one source has told Sky Sports News he is leaning towards Manchester United.
It was thought Man Utd would have to make sales in order to bring in a striker. However, while the priority is to offload players, it is understood Ruben Amorim’s side can buy before selling, provided there are sales before the window closes.
It is understood that RB Leipzig are interested in striker Rasmus Hojlund and have explored the conditions of a loan. Leipzig had proposed taking Hojlund on loan as part of any possible deal for Sesko.
United could consider suitable offers for Hojlund, provided they are right for the club and the player.
Hojlund has started both games on the club’s pre-season tour of the US and has publicly said he wants to stay and fight for his place, but the possible arrival of a new striker could limit his game time.
A scenario where Sesko joins and Hojlund stays cannot be ruled outt
RB Leipzig chief talks Sesko future
Sesko was absent from RB Leipzig’s pre-season friendly loss to Atalanta on Saturday due to his expected departure from the club. The striker has reportedly told his team-mates that he will be leaving, according to Sky in Germany.
Marcel Schafer, RB Leipzig’s managing director for sport, confirmed clubs have made approaches for Sesko on Saturday.
“We won’t go into detail on that but when I say that several clubs have shown strong interest and have made approaches, it’s obvious what has happened,” he said.
Newcastle are also interested in Yoane Wissa, who was not part of Brentford’s squad for their friendly against QPR on Saturday as he pushes for a move.
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