Manchester United will have to pay €75 million (£65m/$85.5m) plus add-ons if they want to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig this summer.
- United interested in Sesko
- Have approached Leipzig over a deal
- Bundesliga club set price for striker
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ToggleWHAT HAPPENED?
Per , Leipzig have set an asking price of €75m for Sesko's signature. They are also keen to receive add-ons, and a sell-on clause, with Newcastle and the Red Devils involved in a tug-of-war over the Slovenia international, who scored 21 goals in 45 games in all competitions last season.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
United are reported to have made contact with Leipzig over a deal to sign Sesko and Newcastle have also made him a priority. In addition to a pursuit of the 22-year-old, Ruben Amorim's side are also said to hold an interest in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins. Sesko's current deal runs until 2029.
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DID YOU KNOW?
While Sesko enjoyed a prolific season overall, he has only played two full seasons in the Bundesliga, scoring a total of 27 goals in 64 games. Nevertheless, United have placed him at the top of their shortlist of attackers as the club aim to revamp their frontline.
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WHAT NEXT?
United face Bournemouth in their next pre-season friendly on Thursday. They will hope to have a deal wrapped up in time for their Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 17.
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