Sesco s transfer battle is getting hot: Manchester United Newcastle competes for Slovenian striker at 80 million euros

The Premier League transfer market has caused another wave, and RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesco has become one of the hottest preys this summer. According to British media reports, last Sunday night local time, senior executives of the Leipzig club held a key meeting with Sesco and his agent to discuss the future where the 22-year-old Slovenian international is. Manchester United and Newcastle are currently fighting fiercely, and the transfer fee is expected to exceed the 80 million euro mark. Leipzig has a clear attitude and has rejected Newcastle's initial offer of 75 million euros fixed transfer fee plus 5 million euros bonus, insisting on a guaranteed fee of at least 80 million euros. This asking price reflects the club's high attention to the young striker - Sesco contributed 15 goals and 7 assists in the Bundesliga last season, and his value has soared to 70 million euros.

It is worth noting that Leipzig and Sesco reached a "gentleman agreement" when renewing their contract last year: if a top club bids 80-90 million euros (about 69-78 million pounds), Leipzig will not block the transfer. This clause provides possibilities for bidding between Manchester United and Newcastle, but also locks the transfer fee at a high level. The Red Devils showed a strong desire to buy. United's negotiations have made progress after first contact with players through the middleman last week and are planning to accelerate this week. The club's signing director Christopher Vivier, who has worked in Salzburg and Leipzig, has had intersections with Sesco, which has added bargaining chips to the deal. Manchester United's financial situation also allows them to compete:

- Rashford saved £12 million a year on loan on Barcelona's salary

- Get £20.7 million through player sales (including second share of Ellanda's transfers, etc.)

- No qualifying for European competition is not subject to 70% restrictions on UEFA's fiscal fairness bill

Newcastle's situation is more complicated. The number one scorer Isaac hopes to leave the team, but Liverpool has made a offer but has been rejected. If Isaac is lost, Cesco will become a key replacement. To this end, Newcastle has raised its quotation to 80 million euros fixed + 10 million floating, showing its determination to win.

However, Leipzig still has objections to the transfer structure, especially requiring the addition of a 20% second transfer share clause. This became one of the main obstacles to negotiations. Newcastle team reporters revealed that Sesco had conveyed his intention to join the team, but the final decision has not been made yet.

Cesco himself faces a difficult choice. Manchester United can provide a larger platform and historical heritage, but they are not qualified for the European Cup; Newcastle has the Champions League to play, and the quotation is more generous. According to people familiar with the matter, Cesco prefers Manchester United, but has not made a final statement yet.

The Leipzig coach is ready to lose his core. In a recent friendly match, Sesco was excluded from the roster and focused on handling transfers. No matter who will eventually fall, the deal will be decided in the next few days, which is very likely to create a transfer fee record for Slovenian players.

As the Premier League starts approaches, this transfer tug-of-war is about to reach its climax. For Manchester United and Newcastle, Cesco is not only a reinforcement for the front line, but also an investment in the next decade.

And for Leipzig, this will be a successful "Red Bull" transfer operation - introduced for 24 million euros and is expected to be sold for more than three times the price.