Manchester United are “closing in” on the signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, after they lodged their first official bid on Tuesday.
Newcastle had also bid for the 22-year-old, but he is believed to favour a move to Old Trafford.
Personal terms are not said to be an issue, with the clubs now advancing towards the conclusion of discussions and the player is expected to be a Manchester United player in the coming days.
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Newcastle’s bid of €80million was accepted by the Bundesliga club, however the player has been waiting for an official offer from the Red Devils which was submitted on Tuesday.
Benjamin Sesko is said to favour a move to Old Trafford
| PAManchester United are said to have lodged an offer in the region of €75million plus €10million in add-ons according to The Athletic, with a full agreement expected to be reached shortly.
The latest update signifies that the end is in sight for a transfer saga that began with Arsenal’s rumoured interest in the forward back in January.
The Slovenian striker netted 13 Bundesliga goals last year and would add an air of unpredictability to Manchester United’s vastly improved attacking lineup.
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The Slovenian striker scored 13 Bundesliga goals last term
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The striker boasts a thunderous shot and an eye for spectacular goals, while possessing the arrogance generally required to play at Old Trafford.
At just 22, the Leipzig striker clearly has his best years ahead of him.
Sesko would join already-proven Premier League stars Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo through the doors at Old Trafford, as Ruben Amorim’s revolution looks to take off.
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The Red Devils scored just 44 league goals last term, with Amorim prioritising improving his side’s attacking output for the upcoming season.
For Newcastle, though, the situation is much bleaker.
While the Sesko saga seemingly comes to a close, Alexander Isak’s seems far from a conclusion.
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The Reds are still said to be keen on the move, but will not re-enter negotiations until Newcastle have secured a replacement for the Swedish forward, who had been training alone at former club Real Sociedad but was spotted at Newcastle’s training ground this week.
With Sesko choosing Manchester United and a deal seemingly a matter of time, it marks another disappointment for the Magpies in the transfer window and they must move on to alternative targets again.
It also means Isak's future remains in question, with the club failing to secure his replacement yet again.
Eddie Howe’s side had already missed out on the signings of Hugo Ekitike, Bryan Mbeumo and Liam Delap to bolster their attacking lineup.
The club have managed to get Anthony Elanga and Aaron Ramsdale through the door at St. James’ Park, however.