The intense transfer saga surrounding highly-rated striker Benjamin Sesko is reportedly reaching its critical final stages, with Manchester United and Newcastle United locked in a fierce battle for his signature.

Manchester United have unequivocally identified Sesko as their primary attacking target, prioritizing him over other established Premier League forwards like Ollie Watkins, signaling their strong intent to secure the young Slovenian’s services.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United has demonstrated their financial commitment, indicating a willingness to match any demands from both Sesko’s current club, RB Leipzig, and the player’s representatives, intensifying the bidding war.

Despite Newcastle’s aggressive pursuit, Manchester United supporters remain optimistic, buoyed by the belief that if Sesko truly desired a move to St. James’ Park, the deal would likely have been finalized by now. This pursuit is significantly influenced by Christopher Vivell, United’s technical director, who sees Sesko as a pivotal acquisition.

Behind the scenes, the Red Devils are reportedly exerting considerable pressure to conclude the deal swiftly, a move that could potentially deliver another significant blow to Newcastle’s transfer aspirations in this window, following previous targets like Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo joining United.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the situation is entering “really important stages,” with Sesko’s agent currently in Leipzig for crucial discussions. Romano revealed that Manchester United informed RB Leipzig of their readiness to submit a bid if Sesko signals his openness to the move, as they perceive the player is still weighing his options and has not yet committed to Newcastle.

While Manchester United’s unwavering determination to acquire Sesko is evident, the highly public nature of their pursuit could inadvertently complicate negotiations. With the transfer window rapidly closing and the Premier League season imminent, United appears to have invested heavily in securing Sesko.

The public nature of their pursuit could also empower other clubs, like Aston Villa with Ollie Watkins, to stand firm on higher price tags, knowing United’s desperation. This intense focus on Sesko also stems from their previous disappointment in missing out on a key target to Chelsea earlier in the transfer period, making Sesko an even more critical acquisition.