Man United interested in deal to sign £62,000,000 star forward from German side amid strong Arsenal links – Reports

Man United interested in deal to sign £62,000,000 star forward from German side amid strong Arsenal links – Reports

Manchester United hold an interest in signing Red Bull Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, according to reports.

The 21-year-old is poised to go during the upcoming summer transfer window after German team Leipzig placed a price tag of €75,000,000 (£62 million) on him.

The Slovenian international, who sparked a lot of interest prior to the current campaign, is once again a target for United, according to The Daily Mail.

Sesko has been linked to Chelsea, Arsenal, and United, but he ultimately penned a new contract with Leipzig, and it was agreed that he wouldn’t be moved until 2025.

With nine goal involvements in his first nine games in all competitions this season, the Slovenian has been playing well.

Sesko has particularly impressed in the Champions League, scoring three times in Leipzig’s first two fixtures against Atletico Madrid and Juventus respectively.

There is no doubt about Sesko’s ability – and potential – but United face a battle to bring him to Old Trafford.

Benjamin Sesko pictured playing for Slovenia

Firstly, United are not the only side who want to sign Sekso, with Arsenal also refusing to give up on a deal for the forward.

Secondly, Sekso is keen to secure Champions League football, a competition that United failed to quality for last term.

‘I thought it through very well,’ Sesko said of his decision to stay one more year with Leipzig in the Bundesliga before a possible switch to the Premier League.

‘I believe I made the right decision. I wanted to gain more experience, learn more, and not rush things.

‘Leipzig is an excellent club that can provide what I need for the next step. Leipzig’s vision is clear; everything is geared towards growth, progress, and high goals.

‘I felt it was right to decide this way.’