Manchester United transfer news as Benjamin Sesko makes a shock decision on his next transfer
Benjamin Sesko has decided to reject Manchester United and join Newcastle United this summer, according to a report in Slovenia. The RB Leipzig striker is at the centre of a two-way transfer battle between United and Newcastle.
The 22-year-old was previously at the top of Arsenal’s transfer striker radar but Mikel Arteta’s men opted to sign Viktor Gyokeres. United and Newcastle are both in the the market for a new striker after missing out on previous targets.
Ruben Amorim has missed out on Liam Delap and Gyokeres this summer and it’s understood that Sesko is now their priority target. Previously, it was claimed that the Leipzig ace’s preference was a move to Old Trafford but that stance seems to have changed.
Slovenian newspaper Delo claimed late on Friday night that Newcastle have managed to convince Sesko to reject United and move to St James’ Park. The report adds that the Magpies’ proposal has successfully won Sesko over.
Sky Germany had previously suggested that United was Sesko’s priority. However, the recent update coming out of the striker’s homeland suggests that the Reds are facing the prospect of missing out on another priority target.
Newcastle are desperate to sign a new striker after missing out on Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool. There is also strong interest from the Premier League champions for Alexander Isak with an opening bid being launched.
Isak is understood to be pushing for a move and is currently training alone at former club Real Sociedad after pulling out of their pre-season tour.
For United, should Sesko move to Newcastle, Ollie Watkins is expected to emerge as the priority.
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