Sesko Battle: Manchester United, Newcastle In Race To Sign RB Leipzig Striker

Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 10:55 IST

The 22-year-old has been touted as hot property in a market with a dearth of natural goal scorers, and United would look to snap up the Leipzig star.

Benjamin Sesko. (X)

Premier League giants Manchester United look to address their striker woes by roping in RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, but will have to hold off stiff competition from fellow English side Newcastle United for the signature of the Slovenian.

The 22-year-old has been touted as hot property in a market with a dearth of natural goal scorers, and United would look to snap up the Leipzig star in a bid to improve on their abysmal showings last season.

In the latest development in the pursuit, United could sweeten the pot by adding current striker Rasmus Hojlund as part of the deal to make the passage for Sesko’s switch much more convenient.

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United are believed to have made the striker their top priority in the transfer window, while English forward Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa also remains an option.

Sesko netted 13 times and set up five assists in 33 outings for Leipzig in the bygone season of the Bundesliga to help his side finish seventh in the German top-flight with 51 points to their name from 34 games.

United, who finished a lowly 15th in the Premier League in what was a forgettable season under Ruben Amorim, who took over the team midway through the campaign following the departure of former coach Erik Ten Hag, would look to return to winning ways as they endure a period of transition like never before.

However, the Red Devils will have to fend off moves from Newcastle, who have also expressed interest in the services of the young forward amid concerns over the future of star player Alexander Isak, who looks to be forcing a move out of the Tyne-side club.

The Swedish superstar looks to be angling for a move to Liverpool, who have splashed cash around in the ongoing transfer window shelling out big money for the likes of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong, Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman.

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United have already bolstered their attacking line with the acquisition of Matheus Cunha from Wolves and Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford as they look to navigate a pathway to restore the club back o its former glory.

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