Manchester United’s summer overhaul took another step towards completion after they struck a £73.8million deal with RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko.
Sesko has been on United’s radar for the past six years but he now finally looks set to make the move to Old Trafford after being given permission to travel to Manchester for a medical.
Daily Mail Sport understands United have agreed a deal worth an initial £66.4m, with a further £7.4m in add-ons.
Newcastle United offered more to RB Leipzig but the player’s preference to join Manchester United was decisive in finding a quick resolution to the situation this week.
The 22-year-old will arrive to complete a total overhaul of Ruben Amorim’s attack for the upcoming season, with Matheus Cunha arriving from Wolves for £62.5m and Bryan Mbeumo joining from Brentford in a deal worth £71m.
Sesko is viewed internally at United as having superstar potential and he will look to kick on after scoring 21 goals in all competitions for RB Leipzig last season.
Manchester United have completed a deal for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko
It will come as a huge boost to Man United manager Ruben Amorim
Sesko will be looking to make an instant impact at the Theatre of Dreams – in what will come as another blow to Newcastle boss Eddie Howe
Since moving to Germany from Red Bull Salzburg Sesko has scored 39 goals and added eight assists in 87 games.
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