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RB Leipzig are resigned to dropping their star striker Benjamin Sesko this summer time.
Crimson Bull GmbH, who personal RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig, have had Sesko on their books since 2019.
United confirmed curiosity within the Domžale sensation, who was making headlines together with his uncooked expertise and physicality as a 16-year-old. Nevertheless, the Premier League aspect had been overwhelmed to his signing by Salzburg, failing to match the €2m charge agreed by the Crimson Bull outfit.
The Crimson Devils additionally tried to deliver the Slovenian to Previous Trafford in 2023, however Leipzig satisfied him to maneuver to the Bundesliga as an alternative.
Nevertheless, this summer time, Sesko has made up his thoughts to depart the German outfit, and he seems destined to maneuver to the Premier League.
Sesko set to depart RB Leipzig
In line with Sky Sport Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, the 22-year-old is just not within the squad for the Bundesliga aspect’s pleasant towards Atalanta immediately.
The explanation behind his absence is his “imminent departure” from Leipzig. It’s claimed the striker has already advised his teammates that “he will probably be leaving.”
Plettenberg provides that United and Newcastle are pushing to signal Sesko.
The Magpies have underlined their dedication to signal the Slovenia worldwide by submitting a bid price €80m. Nevertheless, United are additionally ready to spend a substantial charge to win the race for the sought-after ahead.
Manchester United can afford Sesko
In line with the Manchester Night Information, United are “assured of financing a deal” for the Leipzig star earlier than promoting any of their outcasts.
It’s understood that United have opened discussions to signal Sesko “in a deal that might price as much as £79million.”
Curiously, it’s claimed that Newcastle are “resigned to Sesko becoming a member of United.”
United have thus far obtained nothing from gross sales this summer time. Nevertheless, Ineos imagine they’ve “further headroom to do a deal for a striker” following the season-long mortgage of Marcus Rashford. The mortgage settlement with Barcelona has saved the membership round £14m.
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