Manchester United and RB Leipzig have allegedly reached an agreement on the transfer of Mislav Sesko.
Manchester United Secures Slovenian Striker Benjamin Sesko in €85 Million Deal
Manchester United has officially announced the signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig on a five-year contract, until 2030, in a deal reportedly worth around €85 million ($98.8 million) including add-ons and a sell-on clause for Leipzig.
The 22-year-old Slovenian international striker is expected to lead Manchester United’s attack under head coach Ruben Amorim, who praised Sesko’s young age, aerial ability, and potential fit in the team.
Sesko, who scored 21 goals in 45 appearances for Leipzig last season, will wear the number 30 jersey at Manchester United. This number was made available after teammate Diego León moved from 30 to 35.
The transfer sees Manchester United outbid Newcastle United, who had also made several bids for Sesko. The signing is part of a busy summer for United, pushing their spending beyond £200 million following the signings of other players like Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
Regarding negotiations involving Liverpool's Harvey Elliott and the transfer status of Xavi Simons, there is no verified recent update or news related to these players in the context of Sesko’s transfer or Manchester United’s dealings as per the latest available information.
Sesko, who was not included in the RB squad for the friendly match against Atalanta Bergamo last Saturday as he was training individually, has received permission to travel to England for a medical.
Transfer experts Florian Plettenberg and Fabrizio Romano have reported on Sesko's transfer to Manchester United. United's football director, Christopher Vivell, would achieve a hat-trick with Sesko's transfer, having previously brought the Slovenian to RB Salzburg and later to Leipzig.
Manchester United are not currently involved in European competitions next season. The transfer of Xavi Simons to Chelsea FC is currently held up, with the transfer fee set at a minimum of €80 million. RB Leipzig is in advanced talks with Harvey Elliott from Liverpool FC, but the signing of Elliott is contingent on sorting out other departures, particularly Xavi Simons.
Harvey Elliott, who was named the best player of the U21 European Championship, has little prospect of playing time at Liverpool. Jürgen Klopp, who made Elliott a professional at Liverpool, is reportedly heavily involved in the negotiations for Elliott.
In summary:
- Benjamin Sesko signed for Manchester United on August 9, 2025, on a five-year contract.
- The fee is around €85 million including bonuses and a sell-on clause for Leipzig.
- Sesko will wear the No. 30 shirt at United.
- No confirmed news on Liverpool's Harvey Elliott or Xavi Simons transfers connected to this move at this time.
Benjamin Sesko's new team, Manchester United, will participate in European leagues as they aim to leverage his skills in the Premier League, following his €85 million transfer from RB Leipzig. Meanwhile, negotiations for Harvey Elliott and Xavi Simons' transfers remain ongoing, with no verified updates in connection to Sesko's deal.
