Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko from German club RB Leipzig this summer transfer window.
According to a report by the BBC, Manchester United have identified Benjamin Sesko as a priority target for the summer transfer window. Newcastle United are interested in the RB Leipzig striker as well, but Manchester United are hoping to beat them to his signature.
The 22-year-old striker will be available for a fee of around £70 million. The youngster has an informal agreement with the Bundesliga club, who will not stand in his way if a suitable offer is presented.
Manchester United struggled to score goals last season, with players like Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee quite mediocre with their performance in front of goal. They need to bring in a reliable striker, and the 22-year-old would be the ideal acquisition.
Sesko is currently their primary choice to come in as a new striker this summer. However, Manchester United are keeping tabs on other options as well. They are also considering a move for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, but the West Midlands club do not want to sell the 29-year-old.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can get a deal for Sesko across the line. The 6-foot-5-inch striker has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League, and he could be an exceptional acquisition. The youngster has 39 goals in 87 appearances for the German club since joining them (27 goal contributions last season), and he is currently one of the most coveted young attacking players in European football.
The 22-year-old has all the tools to develop into a world-class player, and he could transform Manchester United in the final third. They have the resources to pay £70 million for him, and he could complete their attacking unit.
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Manchester United have spent nearly £130 million on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo this summer. A quality striker could take them to a whole new level. Even though Newcastle United are in the race, Manchester United are among the biggest clubs in the world, and most players are likely to choose them over the Magpies.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks. The 22-year-old striker has proven his quality in Germany, and he will look to take on a new challenge and showcase his qualities in England now.
