Manchester United look set to beat Newcastle to the signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko after they reportedly agreed a £73m deal.
Each golf equipment have been eager to signal the 6ft 5ins striker however United have agreed a transfer with a assured fee of £66m plus add-ons.
United have already signed Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo this summer time as they rebuild following final yr’s dreadful marketing campaign.
Sesko scored 21 objectives in all competitions final season and can add a bodily edge to their assault.
Why do each golf equipment need Sesko?
The Slovenian ahead solely joined Leipzig from Pink Bull Salzburg in 2023. Since then, he has registered 39 objectives and eight assists in 87 appearances.
Final yr, he signed a contract extension till 2029. Whereas the deal doesn’t embrace a proper launch clause, it’s broadly believed there’s a gentleman’s settlement that Leipzig wouldn’t block a transfer if the precise sporting venture and provide got here alongside.
Sesko’s earlier contract had contained a €65m launch clause.
On the worldwide stage, Sesko has already change into a talisman for Slovenia. He made his senior debut a day after turning 18 and has gone on to earn 41 caps, scoring 16 objectives. He was a part of his nation’s squad at Euro 2024.
