Benjamin Sesko 'decides' which Premier League club he wants to join amid Man Utd and Newcastle interest
Manchester United and Newcastle United transfer target Benjamin Sesko has 'decided' which clubs he wants to join amid intense transfer speculation.
Sesko has been courted by several clubs this summer, with a move away from RB Leipzig expected.
Man United and Newcastle are both keeping tabs on the 22-year-old, who is garnering plenty of interest following his performances in the Bundesliga.
Last season, he scored 21 goals in 45 games across all competitions, having scored 18 goals in his debut campaign in Germany's top flight following his move from Red Bull Salzburg.
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Sesko is wanted by both Man United and Newcastle, who are keen on reinforcing their attacking options ahead of the new season.
But, according to Jan Aage Fjortoft, Man United hold an advantage over Newcastle because Sesko wants to move to Old Trafford.
On X, Fjortoft wrote: "Re: Sesko. He gets what he wants at Newcastle, but he wants Manchester United."
That backs up Craig Hope's report as he claims the feeling inside Newcastle is that Sesko is likely to join Man United.
Ruben Amorim is hellbent on signing a new No.9 this summer following the form of Rasmus Hojlund, who scored just four league goals last season.
Having missed out on Viktor Gyokeres, who joined Arsenal, Amorim has his eyes on Sesko, with his side seemingly leading the race to acquire the star forward.
It would be another blow to Newcastle, who have endured a difficult transfer window so far, having missed out on forwards Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, who both joined Chelsea.
Fabrizio Romano says Manchester United are 'in contact' with Benjamin Sesko's camp
Man United have turned their attention to Sesko after failing to sign Gyokeres.
And, according to Romano, the Red Devils are 'in contact' with the Slovenian's camp over a transfer and are ready to hold talks with RB Leipzig.
"Don't forget Manchester United. Because Man United keep working on the Sesko deal. In contact with people close to the player. Ready to speak also to RB Leipzig. So, they are still working on the Sesko deal at Man United," he said on the latest episode of his YouTube channel.
"Newcastle are very ready. Man United need to understand if they can be ready or not. This is also on the player. The player can decide any moment to go to Newcastle or wait for Man United."
Topics: Football, Newcastle United, Man Utd
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