(Credit: Imago)

James Murray

Tue 5 August 2025 11:06, UK

Manchester United are likely to “cave in” on signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig this summer.

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Eddie Howe’s side have made an improved offer worth a fixed £69.5million fee for the striker after their initial £65.3million bid plus £4.4million in add-ons was rejected. 

Sky Sports reported on Monday (4 August) Man United are now expected to make a formal offer for Sesko.

Man United are planning to sell Rasmus Hojlund if they can sign a new forward this summer, with Sesko now emerging at the top of their list.

“If he works, you’ve got a striker for 10 years, and if he fails, then it’s just another £65million down the tube. 

“What could United get for Hojlund?

“I think it’s more United will just be looking at it and going can we sell before we buy ideally and, if not, then are we prepared to invest another £65million, with maybe £30million down, and the wages are obviously going to be significant for this player.

“So, it becomes a financial decision. 

“I would think United probably end up with him and kind of just cave in timing-wise, just taking the decision to buy him and hoping that they can sell towards the end of the window.” 

Ruben Amorim is keen to sign Benjamin Sesko for Man United this summer (Credit: Imago)

In terms of other transfer activity at Old Trafford, Football Insider revealed on 3 August Kobbie Mainoo is likely to stay at Man United despite interest from the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham.
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