Man Utd's Explosive Response to Newcastle's Bold Second Sesko Swoop Revealed
Following Newcastle United's second proposal for Benjamin Šeško, Manchester United are believed to have contacted RB Leipzig and pledged to submit their own offer should the forward express genuine interest in joining Old Trafford.
Reports surfaced on Monday that Newcastle, after their initial proposal was rejected, presented Leipzig with an improved second offer valued at €80 million (£69.7 million, $92.6 million) upfront, with an additional €10 million (£8.7 million, $11.6 million) in performance-related bonuses, as they attempt to secure his services ahead of the Red Devils.
United have yet to lodge an official proposal for Šeško but, according to Fabrizio Romano, they confirmed their readiness to enter the race immediately following Newcastle's enhanced bid.
Representatives from Old Trafford are believed to have approached Leipzig directly to emphasize that, although they are willing to participate in the bidding process, they will only proceed if Šeško clearly indicates his desire to relocate to Manchester this summer.
Securing a definitive response from Šeško is considered crucial for both Newcastle and Manchester United. BILD reports suggest the Slovenian striker has communicated to both clubs that he would only consider joining either of them, though both Premier League contenders are seeking a firm decision as quickly as possible.
Reports indicate that Newcastle have directly communicated to Šeško their need for a prompt response, with additional sources suggesting the 22-year-old has been given a Tuesday deadline to determine whether he wishes to move to St James' Park.
Newcastle desire adequate time to explore backup options should they fail to persuade Šeško, with players like Brentford's Yoane Wissa and Paris Saint-Germain's Gonçalo Ramos mentioned as potential alternatives.
Regarding United, team captain Bruno Fernandes encouraged the club to finalize "one or two" additional acquisitions following a disappointing conclusion to their pre-season campaign. Chief executive Omar Berrada maintained there are grounds for optimism regarding the club's transfer strategy.