Manchester United open talks for Benjamin Sesko as Newcastle fear transfer will be hijacked

Manchester United have opened talks for Benjamin Sesko after sending a delegation to Germany to meet with RB Leipzig officials, talkSPORT understands. The move for Sesko being driven by Red Devils head of recruitment Christopher Viviell. The Red Devils are ready to push the boat out to capture SeskoGetty Chief negotiator Matt Hargreaves arrived a few days ago with United aware they have to move fast with Newcastle also pushing for Sesko’s signature. Talks are also ongoing on the player side now, as United step up their pursuit of a new No.9. Leipzig quoted Arsenal a price in excess of €80m for Sesko earlier in the window with sporting director Andrea Berta unable to drive the price down. But both Newcastle and Manchester United believe a transfer could be possible for closer to €70m. Having already whiffed on a number of their key targets this window, the Magpies are understood to be fearful yet another deal could be hijacked. Sesko is one of two active options for Manchester United along with Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, though talkSPORT understands Ruben Amorim would prefer the latter. Villa don’t wish to sell the England striker, but United may still persist with talks and even test that resolve with a bid. They have not yet ruled out making a formal offer, albeit one below Villa’s £60m valuation. There remains internal debate at United as to whether to opt for proven Premier League experience or a younger No.9 with a high ceiling such as Sesko. United made an approach to Sesko last summer as well along with Arsenal and Chelsea, but he chose to stay another year at Leipzig. talkSPORTSesko has reached double figures in the league for the last three seasons[/caption] Who are United looking to sell to fund the Sesko move? Manchester United have also held some talks with Dortmund, who are deciding whether to make a bid to resign Jadon Sancho. Sancho is now available for around £17m, but agreeing terms with the player will prove costly for any suitor. Juventus are also in talks with the Manchester United winger. Sancho is not the only forward United are looking to shift this window, as Alejandro Garnacho has also been told he can leave. It is understood the Argentinian has asked for a move away too, with Villa one of the clubs interested in his services. Which attackers have United already signed this summer? Should Sesko arrive and United manage to shift Garnacho along with Sancho, it would continue the expensive revamp of the club’s attack. Amorim has added over £130m worth of attacking talent already this summerGetty The Red Devils snapped up Wolves sensation Matheus Cunha after they triggered his £62.5m release clause in June. Brentford standout Bryan Mbeumo followed Cunha through the arrivals hall in Manchester as they brought an end to a transfer saga that ran longer than they had anticipated. Mbeumo joined after a season in which he netted an impressive 20 league goals last term, the equal-fourth most in the top flight alongside Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood. The signings of Cunha and Mbeumo comes as Amorim looks to improve on what was a nightmare first season in charge at the helm. Amorim succeeded Erik ten Hag in November but oversaw United’s worst league finish in the Premier League era, as they ended the campaign in 15th. The 40-year-old also boasts the lowest win percentage among United managers in the Premier League era having won just 26 per cent of his league fixtures in charge.

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Manchester United open talks for Benjamin Sesko as Newcastle fear transfer will be hijacked

Manchester United have opened talks for Benjamin Sesko after sending a delegation to Germany to meet with RB Leipzig officials, talkSPORT understands.

The move for Sesko being driven by Red Devils head of recruitment Christopher Viviell.

The Red Devils are ready to push the boat out to capture Sesko

Chief negotiator Matt Hargreaves arrived a few days ago with United aware they have to move fast with Newcastle also pushing for Sesko’s signature.

Talks are also ongoing on the player side now, as United step up their pursuit of a new No.9.

Leipzig quoted Arsenal a price in excess of €80m for Sesko earlier in the window with sporting director Andrea Berta unable to drive the price down.

But both Newcastle and Manchester United believe a transfer could be possible for closer to €70m.

Having already whiffed on a number of their key targets this window, the Magpies are understood to be fearful yet another deal could be hijacked.

Sesko is one of two active options for Manchester United along with Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, though talkSPORT understands Ruben Amorim would prefer the latter.

Villa don’t wish to sell the England striker, but United may still persist with talks and even test that resolve with a bid.

They have not yet ruled out making a formal offer, albeit one below Villa’s £60m valuation.

There remains internal debate at United as to whether to opt for proven Premier League experience or a younger No.9 with a high ceiling such as Sesko.

United made an approach to Sesko last summer as well along with Arsenal and Chelsea, but he chose to stay another year at Leipzig.

Sesko has reached double figures in the league for the last three seasons[/caption]

Who are United looking to sell to fund the Sesko move?

Manchester United have also held some talks with Dortmund, who are deciding whether to make a bid to resign Jadon Sancho.

Sancho is now available for around £17m, but agreeing terms with the player will prove costly for any suitor.

Juventus are also in talks with the Manchester United winger.

Sancho is not the only forward United are looking to shift this window, as Alejandro Garnacho has also been told he can leave.

It is understood the Argentinian has asked for a move away too, with Villa one of the clubs interested in his services.

Which attackers have United already signed this summer?

Should Sesko arrive and United manage to shift Garnacho along with Sancho, it would continue the expensive revamp of the club’s attack.

Amorim has added over £130m worth of attacking talent already this summer

The Red Devils snapped up Wolves sensation Matheus Cunha after they triggered his £62.5m release clause in June.

Brentford standout Bryan Mbeumo followed Cunha through the arrivals hall in Manchester as they brought an end to a transfer saga that ran longer than they had anticipated.

Mbeumo joined after a season in which he netted an impressive 20 league goals last term, the equal-fourth most in the top flight alongside Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood.

The signings of Cunha and Mbeumo comes as Amorim looks to improve on what was a nightmare first season in charge at the helm.

Amorim succeeded Erik ten Hag in November but oversaw United’s worst league finish in the Premier League era, as they ended the campaign in 15th.

The 40-year-old also boasts the lowest win percentage among United managers in the Premier League era having won just 26 per cent of his league fixtures in charge.