The transfer battle for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško has officially ignited. According to a breaking report from The Athletic, Manchester United have now submitted a formal offer for the Slovenian international, going head-to-head with Premier League rivals Newcastle United.
The Red Devils have put a significant package on the table to tempt the German club. Their proposal is reportedly worth a total of €85 million, which is structured as a €75 million guaranteed fee plus a further €10 million in potential add-ons. This offer is understood to be slightly larger than the initial bid submitted by Newcastle last week.
Crucially, Manchester United are said to believe that the 22-year-old striker favours a move to Old Trafford over other destinations. This confidence has driven them to make their formal move and attempt to hijack the deal from their rivals.
The situation has now evolved into a direct bidding war. Newcastle are also known to be actively “working to close a deal” and were previously seen by many as the favourites to land the player. With both clubs now having made serious, comparable offers, the decision is up in the air.
RB Leipzig have not yet responded to Manchester United’s new offer. The outcome of this saga will likely come down to two key factors: which club offers the most favorable payment structure to the selling club, and, most importantly, the final preference of the player himself, Benjamin Šeško.
After weeks of speculation and conflicting reports, the race for Benjamin Šeško has reached its critical point. With two massive offers on the table from two Premier League giants, the striker must now make his choice.