The two clubs are battling it out to sign the highly regarded Slovenian forward as they seek to bolster their attacking line-ups ahead of the 2025-26 season.
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According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, RB Leipzig would be willing to sell Sesko, but only if they receive €75 million guaranteed + add-ons & percentage of future sale.
Sesko is understood to be Newcastle’s number one target as a potential replacement for Alexander Isak, who is pushing for a move to Liverpool.
United have already added a wealth of quality up top with the signings of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, but are looking to improve upon out-of-form strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee.