Man Utd make their move! Red Devils launch Benjamin Sesko pursuit as Newcastle face more transfer disappointment

Manchester United have joined Newcastle in the race for Benjamin Sesko, approaching the player's representatives with a tentative offer amid strong interest from the Magpies. Man Utd are in search of a quality No.9 in the summer transfer window and after missing out on Viktor Gyokeres, the club are now aiming to sign the RB Leipzig forward.

  • Man Utd launch Sesko pursuit
  • Officials approach the player’s camp
  • Newcastle remain interested in the star

Man Utd make their move! Red Devils launch Benjamin Sesko pursuit as Newcastle face more transfer disappointmentMan Utd make their move! Red Devils launch Benjamin Sesko pursuit as Newcastle face more transfer disappointmentMan Utd make their move! Red Devils launch Benjamin Sesko pursuit as Newcastle face more transfer disappointment

According to Fabrizio Romano officials from got in touch with Sesko’s camp to discuss the terms of a potential contract. The club, however, will face competition from rivals Newcastle, who presented their proposal to the player a week ago amid concerns Alexander Isak could move on and after missing out on Hugo Ekitike.

Newcastle have been left rocked by the news that star striker Isak wants to leave the club this summer and as a result, they have put Yoane Wissa and Sesko on their shortlist for a new forward. However, Wissa’s transfer seems uncertain as have so far refused to sell the Congo international.

United, on the other hand, have strengthened their attack by signing attackers Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. However, Ruben Amorim will still want a quality No.9 signing before the 2025-26 campaign kicks off.

Amorim’s side will play their second pre-season friendly of their U.S. tour on Thursday as they take on .