Manchester United are reportedly ready to match Newcastle's €80 million (£69.8m) bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with both Premier League clubs now awaiting the player’s decision. RB Leipzig rejected the Magpies’ initial offer due to its structure, while United are preparing their own proposal amid growing optimism a deal can be struck soon.
Newcastle United have been hit with an obstacle in their bid to sign Benjamin Sesko after an €80million (£69m/$92m) bid was lodged for the Slovenian.
Rasmus Hojlund has made it clear to Manchester United officials that he has no intention of leaving Old Trafford for RB Leipzig, according to reports from talkSPORT. Despite interest from the Bundesliga club, the Danish striker has informed the Red Devils that a move to Germany is not on his agenda.
Benjamin Sesko was nowhere to be seen as RB Leipzig lost a friendly against Atalanta, with head coach Marcel Schafer calling it "obvious" why.
Manchester United have committed to £133.5 million worth of new signings but appear to be successfully navigating what had previously been thought to be PSR limitations.
Chelsea and Newcastle have been given a boost in their respective pursuits of Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko with both players left out by RB Leipzig.
Xavi Simons has removed RB Leipzig from his bio on Instagram as the 22-year-old hopes to complete a move to Chelsea this summer.
Manchester United are set to present their long-term striker plans to Benjamin Sesko as they prepare a formal offer for the RB Leipzig star. The Red Devils are determined to prove that the Slovenian is their No.1 priority this summer, amid rival interest from Newcastle. Sesko is expected to make a final decision in the coming days between the Red Devils and the Magpies.
RB Leipzig have reportedly set their sights on a €26 million Leeds United target as a possible replacement for Chelsea-linked Xavi Simons.
