Benjamin Sesko says YES to Join Man Utd with ‘World-Class’ striker transfer now just one step away -Reports

Benjamin Sesko says YES to Join Man Utd with ‘World-Class’ striker transfer now just one step away -Reports

RB Leipzig accepted a £73.8million bid from Newcastle earlier this week but Benjamin Sesko prefers to join Manchester United, who are now the favourites to sign him from the Bundesliga club

Benjamin Sesko has said YES to joining Manchester United, putting them in pole position for his signature. Sesko, 22, has become the latest player to snub Newcastle, who made two bids for the RB Leipzig star.

Newcastle’s second offer, totalling £78million, was accepted by the German side earlier this week. But after a summer spent missing out on their top targets, the Magpies have suffered rejected once again

Personal terms aren’t expected to be an issue, as the Red Devils’ pursuit of a striker nears a successful conclusion. Sesko – who Old Trafford chiefs have had on their radar since he was playing for Slovenian club Domzale aged 16 – was a target for Arsenal before the Gunners opted to sign Viktor Gyokeres.

In that case, it was Amorim who missed out, having coached the Swede at Sporting Lisbon. They then looked into signing Ollie Watkins, although Aston Villa were demanding £60m.

At 29, the Red Devils didn’t feel that he represented good value. England international Watkins could now be an option for Newcastle, who are preparing for life without Alexander Isak after he informed club officials that he wants to leave