Man Utd reach 'agreement in principle' with RB Leipzig over €85m transfer for Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United have won the race to sign highly-rated RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, reportedly reaching an 'agreement in principle' for a deal worth €85 million (£73.7m/$100m). The Slovenia international had been pursued by Newcastle United, but ultimately chose Old Trafford as his preferred destination, with medical tests now expected to follow soon.

  • Man Utd beat Newcastle to Sesko 
  • €85m package agreed with f
  • Sesko to undergo medical before deal becomes official

Man Utd reach 'agreement in principle' with RB Leipzig over €85m transfer for Slovenia striker Benjamin SeskoMan Utd reach 'agreement in principle' with RB Leipzig over €85m transfer for Slovenia striker Benjamin SeskoMan Utd reach 'agreement in principle' with RB Leipzig over €85m transfer for Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko

وأفادت صحيفة "ذا أثليتيك" أن and Leipzig have agreed on a €76.5m fixed fee plus €8.5m in add-ons for the transfer of Sesko. Newcastle had also submitted an accepted bid but couldn’t convince the player of a summer move to St. James’ Park. The 21-year-old is now set to travel for a medical ahead of signing a contact with the جانب.

Manchester ‘s summer rebuild continues with Sesko joining a revamped attack. His arrival follows the signings of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, as Ruben Amorim aims to improve the Red Devils following their horror 2024/25 season.

Despite having agreed on terms with RB Leipzig for Sesko before Manchester United, the Magpies were unable to convince the Slovenian to join Eddie Howe’s squad. Additionally, the Red Devils have agreed a lower transfer fee that the amount offered by Newcastle.

The Slovenian striker will undergo his medical in the coming days, and Manchester United are expected to officially announce the deal shortly after. The Red Devils are also expected to offload unwanted players such as Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and to help balance the books.