Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Benjamin Sesko.Alamy Stock Photo FreeTransfer News Manchester United agree deal for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko The Slovenia striker was also wanted by Newcastle. 3.49pm, 7 Aug 2025 Share options MANCHESTER UNITED ARE closing in on the signing of Benjamin Sesko after agreeing a deal worth up to £73.7 million (€85m) with RB Leipzig, the PA news agency understands. The talented 22-year-old striker has been the subject of a tug of a war as the Red Devils and Newcastle both attempted to bolster their attacks ahead of the new season. Sesko indicated to United that he favoured a move to them over the Magpies and PA understands they have now agreed a deal with Leipzig worth €76.5m plus a potential €8.5m euros in add-ons. Advertisement The Slovenia international has been granted permission to travel to Manchester to undergo a medical and complete the move. Sesko scored 21 goals in all competitions last term and has long been on the Red Devils’ radar, stretching back to his move from Domzale to RB Salzburg in 2019. Newcastle had made the first move this summer and reacted to seeing an initial bid rebuffed by making an improved approach worth a reported €82.5m plus €2.5m in add-ons. Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils were waiting in the wings and followed with a rival proposal of €75m, plus a potential €10m in add-ons. The terms were subsequently tweaked, with United paying slightly more as an initial fee as part of the deal in principle struck with Leipzig. Sesko is set to become the fourth signing of the summer as United look to hit back from finishing 15th last season – their worst top-flight campaign in 51 years – and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham. Matheus Cunha joined from Wolves for £62.5m (€72m), while Bryan Mbeumo left Brentford for an initial £65m (€75) fee that could rise by a further £6m (€7m) should certain add-on clauses related to team and player be achieved. Teenage wing-back Diego Leon has also linked up with United after a deal was struck with Cerro Porteno in January. Press Association View 22 comments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Manchester United agree deal for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Manchester United agree deal for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. 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