Manchester United after bidding €85 million yesterday, (06th August, 2025) for Benjamin Šeško of RB Leipzig feels confident on this deal. As Sesko to choose between Newcastle United and Manchester United, the Red Devils feel they are on the top place to sign the striker. Šeško’s deal to Manchester United is getting closer as per United’s sources. The striker hasn’t made up his mind yet and the final decision is still pending.
Manchester United have made a major move in the transfer market, submitting a €85 million bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško on August 6, 2025. According to club sources, the Red Devils are confident they are leading the race to land the highly-rated Slovenian forward, despite stiff competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle United.
Šeško, 22, is now expected to choose between Manchester United and Newcastle in the coming days. While both clubs have shown serious intent, sources close to United believe the striker is leaning towards a move to Old Trafford, with talks said to be progressing well.
United’s confidence stems from their long-standing interest in Šeško and their willingness to meet Leipzig’s financial expectations. However, the player is yet to make a final decision, and nothing has been signed as of now.