Benjamin Sesko in motion for RB Leipzig in opposition to Heidenheim (Picture by Luciano Lima/Getty Photos)
Manchester United are reportedly set to finish the signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko right now, in line with Ben Jacobs.
The Pink Devils have gained the race for Sesko, who had additionally been focused by Newcastle this summer time, and Arsenal earlier within the window.
The Slovenia worldwide is ready to place pen to paper on his five-year contract at Outdated Trafford, whereas Jacobs additionally claims {that a} striker will likely be cleared to depart as this new one joins.
See beneath as Jacobs has posted on X about Rasmus Hojlund being made obtainable by Man Utd for a payment of simply £40m…
Jacobs posted: “Benjamin Sesko will formalise his Manchester United transfer right now forward of being unveiled on Saturday. He’ll signal a five-year contract. €76.5m+€8.5m payment. Round €5m of the add-ons very simply attainable. Manchester United now trying to promote Rasmus Hojlund for round £40m.”
If Hojlund does transfer for round £40m, that’s an enormous loss on the £72m they paid Atalanta for him simply two years in the past, as reported by BBC Sport on the time.
Can Sesko give Man United an improve on Hojlund?
Sesko seems to be like the actual deal – a robust and skilful younger striker with an enormous future within the sport.
Nonetheless, the identical was true of Hojlund when he was at Atalanta, and it’s honest to say he simply couldn’t make the step as much as taking part in for United.
It stays to be seen if Sesko fares higher, with so many prime gamers in latest instances trying removed from at their greatest at MUFC, and generally bettering after leaving.
Hojlund and Antony amongst exits to look at for United
Hojlund will certainly depart United quickly, whereas Antony is one other participant understood to be attracting curiosity after being made obtainable.
As reported by CaughtOffside earlier right now, Antony is a goal for Benfica on mortgage, however United desire a everlasting sale.
It might show tough to dump these struggling performers after their disappointing performances in Manchester.
