Man United approach Leipzig over potential Sesko deal – sources

Manchester United have made contact with RB Leipzig over a transfer for Benjamin Sesko, sources have instructed ESPN.

Formal negotiations haven’t but began, however United have reached out to the Bundesliga facet to discover their monetary calls for for the striker.

RB Leipzig, based on sources, worth the 22-year-old Slovenia worldwide at between €80 million ($92m) and €90m ($103m).

That’s prone to be too costly for United, who will hope to agree a compromise over the charge.

There may be additionally curiosity in Sesko from Newcastle United, however sources have instructed ESPN that United are assured of successful the race if it comes all the way down to a straight alternative between the 2 golf equipment.

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United have additionally proven curiosity in Ollie Watkins. The 29-year-old is taken into account to be a less expensive possibility — and confirmed within the Premier League — however Aston Villa have privately insisted the England ahead will not be out there this summer season.

Sesko has scored 39 targets in 87 video games for Leipzig since becoming a member of the membership from Crimson Bull Salzburg in 2023. He has scored 27 targets in his two seasons within the Bundesliga.

The potential arrival of one other younger striker would forged additional down on Rasmus Højlund‘s future.

The Denmark worldwide has struggled for targets since his transfer from Atalanta in 2023 and there was curiosity this summer season from Napoli and Juventus.