According to Sky Germany, RB Leipzig's striker Benjamin Sesko wants to join Manchester United rather than Newcastle this summer.
MU has now promoted negotiations to sign a contract with Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, coach Ruben Amorim wants to add a new striker to the squad before the Premier League of the new season begins. Ollie Watkins was also considered, however, Aston Villa made it clear to MU that they were not interested in the offer for the 29 -year -old.
Meanwhile, Newcastle also turned Sesko into a top striker target when Alexander Isak wanted to leave St James' Park to join Liverpool. However, Sky Germany reported that Sesko would want to sign a contract with MU rather than Newcastle if selected.
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Benjamin Sesko wants to join MU rather than Newcastle this summer. |
The Athletic reported that MU considered Sesko as the No. 1 target and contacted RB Leipzig to discuss the deal. Christopher Vivell, who plays an important role in MU's transfer of the MU's transfer at Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig, so he can help the Red Man to recruit 22 -year -old player.
According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle also knows that Sesko prioritizes MU more than Chich Chu. RB Leipzig is ready to sell Sesko this summer after missing the opportunity to attend the European Cup ball next season. However, the Bundesliga's team wanted at least £ 70 million for the Slovenian player, who scored 39 goals after 87 appearances since moving to Germany two years ago.
Sesko was also in Arsenal's sights before Mikel Arteta's team completed a £ 63 million contract to sign a contract with Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon last week.