Manchester United and Newcastle United are reportedly keen on signing 22-year-old Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig in the summer transfer window.
According to an update by French journalist Sebastien Vidal, Benjamin Sesko is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are eager to reinforce their offensive unit by signing a striker in the summer transfer window. So, the 22-year-old RB Leipzig centre-forward has emerged as a target for them.
The struggling Premier League giants have already submitted a bid to sign the young striker, who wants to move to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Sesko is also a target for Newcastle United, but the player’s desire has dealt a blow to the Tyneside outfit’s prospects.
Benjamin Sesko and his rise at RB Leipzig
Benjamin Sesko has become a household name since joining RB Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg in July 2023. Already a promising striker during his spell in Austria, the 22-year-old has come leaps and bounds at the Red Bull Arena, even though he took some time to become a regular starter for the Bundesliga outfit.
The Slovenian international made his mark in the 2024/25 campaign, contributing to 27 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions by finding the back of the net 21 times and providing six assists. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Manchester United and Newcastle United are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
Premier League move on the cards?
Manchester United’s interest in Benjamin Sesko makes sense. The Red Devils are combing the market for a striker this summer after Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failed to produce the goods in front of the goal in the 2024/25 season. So, Sesko has emerged as a viable target for Manchester United, with the struggling Premier League giants submitting their opening bid to RB Leipzig.
As for Newcastle United, the Tyneside outfit recently offered a package worth €80 million to sign the 22-year-old RB Leipzig striker in the summer transfer window, leading to suggestions about the Tyneside outfit being in a “strong position” to secure his services. However, Sesko has dealt a blow to Newcastle United, as he wants to join Manchester United this summer.
Recent reports suggested that the Slovenian international is keen on joining Newcastle United in the summer transfer window. However, the latest update has boosted Manchester United’s prospects, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 22-year-old RB Leipzig striker.
