Manchester United’s pursuit of Benjamin Šeško is heating up and fast. Confidence within the club has reportedly intensified, with Softfootball insiders describing the belief that the 21-year-old striker wants only Manchester United is getting stronger.
The shift in tone follows United’s official bid of €75 million plus €10 million in add-ons to RB Leipzig, alongside a formal contract proposal submitted directly to the player. The Red Devils are pulling out all the stops to land one of Europe’s brightest young forwards and the signs are promising.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the latest developments via his official X account:
“Understand Manchester United’s feeling from earlier today is even stronger tonight…the club believes Benjamin Šeško only wants to join Manchester United. Man United forwarded official contract proposal to Šeško while also keep negotiating with RB Leipzig.”
Further insight came from German journalist Florian Plettenberg, who reinforced the notion that Šeško has always leaned toward Old Trafford.
He tweeted via his official X account, saying:
“There is and was always a feeling that Benjamin Šeško would choose MUFC over all other current options! Nothing has changed in recent days. Manchester United’s offer was crucial. If RB Leipzig and Man Utd reach an agreement, it is very likely that #Sesko will join #MUFC.”
While Newcastle United submitted a higher overall package, reportedly in the region of €90 million, sources close to the player suggest Manchester United remains his priority. A gentleman’s agreement between Šeško and RB Leipzig may have given United a psychological edge, even if not a contractual one.
Šeško has reportedly trained separately from Leipzig’s first team and is believed to have informed teammates of his imminent departure, further fuelling the belief that a move is imminent.
Softfootball understands that United’s bid was internally approved after discussions at Carrington confirmed that Šeško is indeed open to joining Ruben Amorim’s project. United see the Slovenian as a long-term solution up front, especially following Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund’s inconsistency last season.
Leipzig, however, are holding firm. There’s no release clause discount on the table, and the German side has no interest in a player-swap deal. While they are open to selling this summer, it will be strictly on their terms.
A decision is expected within days, with all parties eager to bring clarity before the Bundesliga and Premier League seasons kick off.
Šeško’s decision may ultimately come down to sporting vision, and United seem to have struck the right chord. Although Newcastle’s project underEddie Howe remains in contention, the momentum and likely the destination now appear to favour Old Trafford.
Should the deal cross the line, United would secure a dynamic, intelligent, and physically commanding forward who is seen as a generational talent.
