Manchester United have officially reached an agreement in principle to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.
The Red Devils launched an opening offer for the Slovenia international on Tuesday and they have now struck a full agreement to bring the 22-year-old to Old Trafford, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
The Slovenia forward has been given permission to travel to Manchester to undergo his medical and he is expected to be unveiled as their latest summer signing shortly.
Newcastle United were also heavily interested in signing Sesko this summer, after missing out on numerous targets, but the 22-year-old favoured a move to Man Utd and Eddie Howe’s side are now likely to pursue an alternative target, such as Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson.
Sesko scored 21 goals and provided six assists in 45 appearances across all competitions last season, and he was tipped to join Arsenal before they opted to pursue a move for Viktor Gyokeres instead.
Benjamin Sesko to join Man Utd
Sesko will become Man Utd’s fourth signing of the summer transfer window, following the purchases of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon, and he is expected to usurp Rasmus Hojlund as the club’s first-choice centre forward.
He will reportedly sign a five-year contract at the club.
