Manchester United are locked in talks with RB Leipzig over the potential signing of striker Benjamin Sesko. Newcastle have already submitted an offer worth £69.8m including add-ons, but discussions continue over the structure of that deal, and there is currently no official bid from United. Sesko is reportedly open to both Newcastle and United, though one source suggests he is leaning towards joining Manchester United[1]. Multiple reports confirm negotiations are ongoing, with United prepared to make a formal offer if Sesko indicates a preference for them over Newcastle[4]. The outcome of these negotiations is expected to heavily influence United’s attacking options this summer.
Meanwhile, manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that outgoing transfers are currently the priority for United, with notable players Antony, Jadon Sancho, Tyrell Malacia, and Alejandro Garnacho permitted to seek new clubs during pre-season. Amorim clarified that these players would remain at the club unless their transfer valuation is met, and that squad reduction is important due to United missing out on European competitions this year[6].
The summer transfer window has already seen significant changes: Matheus Cunha arrived from Wolves, Diego Leon signed from Cerro Porteno, and Bryan Mbeumo joined from Brentford. Enzo Kana-Biyik arrived from Le Havre but was immediately loaned to Lausanne-Sport. Key outgoing moves include Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof departing at the end of their contracts, and notably, Marcus Rashford joining Barcelona on loan[2].
New signing Bryan Mbeumo is set to make his Manchester United debut against Everton in Atlanta, as part of the club’s ongoing Premier League Summer Series pre-season tour in the United States[5].
On the managerial front, Ruben Amorim is beginning his first full season and has publicly stated his ambition to build a long-term project at Old Trafford, aiming for stability and growth after a challenging summer in the transfer market[6].
References
- [1] Benjamin Sesko transfer talks: Manchester United join Newcastle
- [2] Manchester United transfer ins and outs summer window 2025
- [4] Transfer news, rumors: Sesko to Manchester United; Garnacho to Chelsea
- [5] When will Mbeumo make his United debut?
- [6] Ruben Amorim: Manchester United head coach reveals long-term ambitions