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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Simon Peach

Manchester United agree deal for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United have agreed a deal for striker Benjamin Sesko (Bradley Collyer/PA) - (PA Archive)

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Benjamin Sesko after agreeing a deal worth up to £73.7million with RB Leipzig, the PA news agency understands.

The talented 22-year-old striker has been the subject of a tug of a war as the Red Devils and Newcastle both attempted to bolster their attacks ahead of the new season.

Sesko indicated to United that he favoured a move to them over the Magpies and PA understands they have now agreed a deal with Leipzig worth 76.5m euros (£66.3m) plus a potential 8.5m euros (£7.4m) in add-ons.

The Slovenia international has been granted permission to travel to Manchester to undergo a medical and complete the move.

United have transformed Ruben Amorim’s attack (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Wire)
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