Benjamin Sesco’s future is the point of the contest between Premier League outfits Manchester United and Newcastle.
RB Leipzig striker (22) moved from the periphery of the Magpie recruitment team after Liverpool secured a top offensive target with Hugo Ekitique.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils hope to follow their keen, offensive purchases with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
Adding a top-class center ahead to make the increasingly unstable Rasmus Hojlund a success represents an important part of the puzzle on the side of Ruben Amorim.
Newcastle and Man UTD in contact with Benjamin Sesco
What appeared to be a relatively simple deal for United (beyond finances) was complicated by Newcastle’s entry into the battle.
Both English costumes are understood to be in contact with the Sesco camp. Both sides wait for the player to first make a decision about his future before starting a transfer fee with RB Leipzig.
Manchester United made a new inquiry earlier this week, but are ready to move forward if the striker gives a green light.
Sources close to Christopher Vivell tell Catchoffside that former Leipzig employee plays a key role in trying to bring Benjamin Sesco to Old Trafford.
This is despite the fact that Reuben Amorim is considered to personally prefer Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins.
Does Sesko like Man United forwarding?
Newcastle has made its own offer clear and ready to act on its own right away.
But Benjamin Sesco will likely prefer a move towards Manchester United. However, it is important to emphasize that Slovenians have not committed to final decisions on the issue.
Meanwhile, RB Leipzig is seeking a minimum of 8 million euros (£69.1 million). Both aspects of the Premier League hope that by agreeing to the players and individual terms, it will help reduce this asking price.
This week could be decisive as the new season is expected to resume in more than two weeks (August 15th).
Now all eyes are in Sesco. Sesco has to choose from two big Premier League projects and shape his future.
