Manchester United is closing in on the signing of Benjamin Sesko after fending off competition from Newcastle United in one of the summer’s most closely watched transfer battles. United have reportedly agreed to a deal with RB Leipzig worth an initial £66.3M, with a further £7.37M in performance-related add-ons, taking the total package to just under $100M. The Slovenian forward had been open to joining either Newcastle or United, but his preference for Old Trafford proved decisive. Newcastle is understood to have offered a larger up-front fee, yet Sesko was swayed by United’s stature and project. The presence of United’s director of recruitment, Christopher Vivell, who previously worked at Leipzig, is thought to have helped smooth negotiations. The transfer is expected to be finalized on Saturday after Sesko travels to Manchester for a medical on Friday before signing a five-year deal through at least 2030. The arrival of the 22-year-old will push United’s summer spending beyond $250M, following earlier deRead More
Manchester United set to outmuscle rivals for star forward
