MAN UTD ESCALATE SESKO CHASE! RED DEVILS HOLD DIRECT TALKS WITH RB LEIPZIG AS €80M BID PREPARED
The battle to sign Benjamin Šeško is heating up, with Manchester United now prepared to match Newcastle United’s €80 million (£69.8m) offer for the highly-rated RB Leipzig striker. With both Premier League giants positioning themselves for a late-summer transfer coup, the final decision is expected to rest with the player.
Newcastle submitted the first formal bid earlier this week, but RB Leipzig rejected it due to the structure of the payment and certain performance-based clauses. While the German club is willing to let Šeško leave for the right price, they prefer a straightforward financial package that aligns with their valuation. United, now fully engaged in the race, are preparing a proposal that could meet Leipzig’s expectations in full—potentially giving them an edge in the negotiations.
Šeško, 22, has become one of Europe’s most coveted young strikers following an impressive season in the Bundesliga, where his pace, power, and finishing caught the attention of top clubs. He fits the profile both Newcastle and United are targeting: a long-term centre-forward capable of leading the line and adapting to high-intensity football.
For Manchester United, Šeško is seen as a major upgrade and a long-term solution to their striker conundrum. Although Rasmus Højlund remains central to the club’s plans, United are eager to build depth and competition in attack, especially as they gear up for a season balancing domestic and European commitments.
Newcastle, on the other hand, are looking to reshape their front line and add youthful quality alongside Alexander Isak. They view Šeško as a potential cornerstone of their project as they return to continental football and aim to re-establish themselves among the Premier League’s elite.
Both clubs have reportedly held preliminary discussions with Šeško’s camp, and the striker is expected to assess his options in the coming days. While no final decision has been made, insiders suggest the player is intrigued by both sporting projects and is carefully weighing where he would play the most, develop fastest, and compete for major honours.
With the window entering its final month, the race for Šeško looks set to be one of the summer’s defining transfer sagas. If both clubs submit acceptable offers, the decisive factor will be which club's vision and playing style align most closely with the striker’s ambitions.
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