Man Utd Plot Stunning Benjamin Sesko Transfer Hijack

Manchester United haven't officially abandoned their pursuit of Benjamin Šeško, sources reveal, with the Red Devils conducting internal discussions about potentially competing with Newcastle United for the RB Leipzig forward's services.

Newcastle are pursuing Šeško as their top choice to replace Alexander Isak, who has requested a transfer and is eager to move to Liverpool. The Magpies have previously insisted he's not available for transfer but are still preparing contingency plans should a record-breaking deal be finalized.

Currently, Newcastle remain the only serious contenders for Šeško, though Fabrizio Romano reports that United could still be in contention for the 22-year-old if the Red Devils can secure the necessary funding for a transfer.

United executives, including head coach Ruben Amorim, will conduct internal discussions to decide their strategy regarding Šeško, fully aware that Newcastle's pursuit means time may be running short for any decision.

Any transfer for Šeško would likely require significant investment—German media suggests the fee would exceed €70 million (£61.2 million, $82.3 million)—and United are reportedly unable to fund such an acquisition currently, with offloading players being their main focus.

Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins are also on United's radar, while the club has been presented with an opportunity to acquire Dušan Vlahović from Juventus.

United are understood to have concerns about Šeško, having been deterred by his valuation during the previous summer window. Even should they eventually join the pursuit of the Slovenian striker, there's no certainty he would choose Old Trafford, having rejected the Manchester club's approach in 2023.

"It was crucial for me to join a team that employs a comparable playing philosophy," Šeško explained previously. "I was already familiar with the requirements and wouldn't need to undergo an extensive adaptation period once more."