RB Leipzig -striker Benjamin Sesko comes up in the rise as a top objective for Manchester United in this transfer window – when they bring in a striker.
One source has told Sky Sports News that Man Utd held first conversations with the Bundesliga side and the representatives of the player about the circumstances of a deal.
Newcastle United is also interested in the 22-year-old, but it is thought that, as it looks now, Man Utd is the preferred destination of Sesko.
The interest in Sesko is powered by the recruitment director Christopher Vivell of the man Utd, who is generally credited for exploring Sesko for Red Bull Salzburg when he was 16.
The interest of Man Utd in Sesko has long been existing – they have been watching his development for a number of years.
Although the focus is clearly on the sale of players, United has done Due Diligence on a number of strikers in this window.
Conversations were held with Aston Villa about Ollie Watkins, while there was also a provisional interest in Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.
However, the prices and structure for those players are considered too high at this stage.
Although Sesko would cost more than Watkins in general, it is thought that a more favorable structure can be hit with Leipzig.
It is thought that Leipzig wants more than £ 70 million for Sesko.
The Slovenia -International had been a target for Arsenal before they decided to close a £ 63.5 million deal for Viktor Gyokees.
Sky Sports News understands that the Sesko camp last week rejected a proposal from a Saudi Pro League club.
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