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Manchester United and Newcastle Compete for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Šeško
3 Aug
Summary
- RB Leipzig rejects Newcastle's €75M bid for Šeško
- Manchester United also in pursuit of the 22-year-old forward
- Šeško reportedly open to moves to both clubs
As of August 3rd, 2025, RB Leipzig is facing a bidding war for their star forward Benjamin Šeško. Last month, Newcastle United tabled a formal offer worth €75 million plus €5 million in add-ons, which would have made Šeško the club's most expensive signing ever. However, this bid fell short of Leipzig's valuation, as the Bundesliga club is seeking a sell-on clause and has challenged the structure of Newcastle's offer.
Negotiations are still ongoing, but the story has taken an interesting turn. According to reports, Manchester United has also opened up a dialogue regarding a move for Šeško. Leipzig's sporting director Marcel Schäfer has confirmed that "strong interest" has been shown in the 22-year-old Slovenian international, who has reportedly told his teammates that he will be moving on this summer.
Despite previous reservations about Šeško's development needs, United now see him as their top priority in the remaining weeks of the transfer window. The club is believed to have identified the young forward as a better option than Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins or Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson.
