Manchester United and Newcastle United have now both submitted offers for Benjamin Sesko and are neck and neck in pursuit of the RB Leipzig starlet.
The Old Trafford faithful – and fans on Tyneside – are anxiously watching on as the two clubs go head-to-head for Sesko, with Leipzig now resigned to losing their highly-rated frontman.
United’s £73.8 million proposal was submitted this morning, whilst Newcastle’s improved offer is said to be in the region of £78.2m all-in. With Leipzig keen to recuperate as high a fee as possible, they will presumably be favouring the latter’s submission, although reports have suggested the player himself is angling for a Red Devils switch.
Benjamin Sesko saga: What’s going on behind the scenes?
Ben Jacobs also believes this to be the case, yet he – and expert David Ornstein – state that United are of the opinion that Sesko wants to join them over the Magpies. As such, Leipzig may be cornered into accepting the lower offer on the table in order to comply with the forward’s wishes.
Sesko in, Rasmus Hojlund out?
In the event INEOS did indeed get a deal over the line for the 22-year-old in the coming days, it’s almost certain to have knock-on effects for Rasmus Hojlund, whose future will then be up in the air.
His lacklustre return of just four Premier League goals in 32 appearances last season has prompted the board to consider cutting ties with him prematurely – even though he has publicly expressed his desire to stay at the club on numerous occasions.
A loan may be the most suitable option for him to revive his stagnant form because if he were to leave this transfer window, United would be getting nowhere near the £64m they forked out for him two years ago.
The Sesko saga has to be sorted quickly, if not move on to either Watkins or Vlahovic. Then we still need a midfielder and a goalkeeper.
You are right brother that is exactly my thoughts
Undercut newcastle and say Hojlund can either go on a permanent transfer or loan with obligation.
Any sensible young footballer would want to work with a manager who has a proven record for developing footballer.
Is that Slot, Amorim or Howe? I know whip I’d pick
Magpie? No bias then.
United need more than one striker so what is the point of letting hoijlund go let them both fight for there place in the team
It looks like Benjamin Sesko wants a move to the Theater Of Dreams, from his body language. As such, we need to be serious to signing him. He’s young and a good goal scorer.
We should keep Garnacho, then buy a defensive midfielder and a goalkeeper, with this, we’re ready to go.
I like your statement let Garnacho stays if manutd is buying Sesko,manutd should get a defensive midfielder and a goalkeeper I believe with this we will have a good season.
we don’t need gernacho, pride too much for the boy
We are tired of rumors and long stories,why can’t man u board do the necessary!!we need a striker,a midfielder and new goalkeeper who has a premier league experience otherwise we shall be regaleted!!
What i know united is going to sign sesko but amorim have to keep garnacho because he is still young
Copy brother Ferguson who was always going to the market and come back with players we are tired of rumours and gossip buy if not sign Benjamin before we regret tomorrow