Fakayejo Paul
Manchester, UK – The intense battle for the signature of Benjamin Šeško has escalated dramatically, with Manchester United submitting a formal official bid to RB Leipzig.
This move follows Newcastle United’s substantial €90 million package offer and demonstrates United’s “serious, concrete intentions” to secure the highly-rated striker.
According to various sources, including BILD and The Athletic, Manchester United’s bid is worth a total of €85 million, which includes add-ons.
This is slightly lower than Newcastle’s €90 million offer, which reportedly consists of an initial €80 million plus €10 million in add-ons.
Manchester United’s decision to table a formal bid comes after they reportedly received assurances that Šeško is keen on a move to Old Trafford.
This belief has given them the confidence to proceed, despite Newcastle’s higher offer.
The situation is now at a critical juncture, with the final decision resting with the 22-year-old Slovenian international.
Both Newcastle and Manchester United are now waiting for his formal decision, which is expected very soon.
Sources indicate that Newcastle has given Šeško a deadline, pushing for a decision by the end of today (Tuesday) to avoid being strung along.
Meanwhile, Šeško did not feature in RB Leipzig’s recent friendly match against Atalanta, with the club’s sporting director Marcel Schäfer stating his absence was due to “very concrete interest from several clubs.”
Šeško’s choice will have a major impact on the transfer market. If he chooses Newcastle, the Magpies will have secured a top-tier replacement for the outgoing Alexander Isak.
If he opts for Manchester United, he will become a marquee signing for the Red Devils as they look to build a formidable squad under Ruben Amorim.
This transfer saga has captivated fans across the Premier League, and all eyes are now on Šeško to make his final call.