Benjamin Šeško is closing in on a move to Newcastle from RB Leipzig. The story was first reported on 28 July and is backed by 7 reports, including 7 from tier-1 sources, led by @Plettigoal.
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🚨🆕 EXCL DETAIL | Understand Benjamin #Sesko and his camp have reached full verbal agreements with both Manchester United and Newcastle over a long-term contract. Final details were settled yesterday. It now mainly depends on which club also reaches an agreement with RB Leipzig. Man United are offering €85 million, Newcastle €90 million. Decisive hours ahead. #MUFC #NUFC @SkySportDE 🇸🇮
🚨 ⚫️⚪️ EXCL - RB Leipzig now expected to accept €90M deal for Šeško ! 🔴⚪️ Newcastle expected to reach a full agreement with RB Leipzig soon. #NUFC now waiting for RBL final approval. ✅ As revealed on 2/08 at midnight, Benjamin Šeško decision is to join the Magpies. #NUFC https://t.co/0ZH3fQUpL3
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🚨 Newcastle United submit offer to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko. #NUFC bid made in last 24hrs, worth €75m + €5m - around asking price #RBLeipzig informed to suitors. #MUFC pursuit ongoing; no decision yet from 22yo Slovenia int’l striker @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Z1WqfXrNVf
⚫️⚪️ Newcastle United has taken advantage on Manchester United for Benjamin Sesko! #NUFC has increased significantly the personal terms offer and received final green light from Sesko to proceed on talks with RB Leipzig, now expected to deal around €90M deal on it. #mercato https://t.co/2SHLDRk5ud
🚨🔴 Manchester United held concrete talks with Benjamin #Sesko during RB Leipzig’s training camp and also on site, as reported. There is and was always a feeling that Sesko would choose #MUFC over all other current options. Christopher Vivell is very eager to bring Sesko in. Newcastle representatives were also on site to discuss a potential move for Sesko. Talks ongoing. Decision soon. @SkySportDE 🇸🇮
🚨🧨 Understand: Alexander #Isak has already reached a verbal agreement in principle with Liverpool over a contract running until 2031. Isak wants to make the move to #LFC as early as this transfer window. The clubs are in contact. His salary at Liverpool would be similar to that of Hugo Ekitike’s. Newcastle are still pushing hard to sign Benjamin #Sesko – but Manchester United are also in the race. #MUFC @SkySportDE 🇸🇪🇸🇮
🚨🆕 Manchester United and Newcastle are currently in talks with Benjamin #Sesko‘s management. Both teams have presented their projects and financial offers. #MUFC The decision now lies mainly with the player and his camp. Offers are expected to be formally submitted to RB Leipzig following the verbal agreement. However, #NUFC pushing a lot. @SkySportDE 🇸🇮
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