{"id":6315,"date":"2025-08-05T17:21:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T14:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/?p=6315"},"modified":"2025-08-05T17:21:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T14:21:52","slug":"benjamin-sesko-transfer-battle-manchester-united-submit-85-million-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/benjamin-sesko-transfer-battle-manchester-united-submit-85-million-bid\/","title":{"rendered":"Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko Transfer Battle: Manchester United Submit   $85 Million Bid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/articles\/c79l8g84p59o#:~:text=Manchester%20United%20have%20made%20a,euros%20(%C2%A365.2m).\"><strong>Manchester United<\/strong><\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/newcastle-tables-mammoth-e90m-bid-for-benjamin-sesko-as-manchester-united-wait\/\"> Newcastle United are locked in a \u20ac90M<\/a> bidding war for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko. With both clubs eager to land the Slovenian forward, we break down the offers, stats, and what could influence his final decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transfer Race Heats Up: \u0160e\u0161ko Caught Between Two Premier League Giants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RB Leipzig\u2019s prolific striker <strong>Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko<\/strong> is at the center of a high-stakes transfer battle between <strong>Manchester United<\/strong> and <strong>Newcastle United<\/strong>, with both clubs submitting massive bids to secure the 22-year-old\u2019s services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manchester United Offer<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goal.com\/en-ke\/lists\/man-utd-table-first-benjamin-sesko-bid-transfer-battle-newcastle-intensifies\/blt00d83c2b5f211cb2\">\u20ac85M package (\u20ac75M + \u20ac10M in add-ons)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Newcastle United Offer<\/strong>: \u20ac90M package (\u20ac80M + \u20ac10M in add-ons)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-12.jpg 447w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-12-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-12-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-12-300x375.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@fabrizio romano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Newcastle\u2019s higher bid, reports suggest \u0160e\u0161ko is <strong>leaning toward a move to Old Trafford<\/strong>, drawn by United\u2019s project under manager <strong>R\u00faben Amorim<\/strong>.<br><br><strong>Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko: RB Leipzig Stats &amp; Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0160e\u0161ko has emerged as one of Europe\u2019s most exciting young forwards, combining physicality, pace, and clinical finishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/3260690c\/Benjamin-Sesko\">2024\/25 Season Stats (RB Leipzig)<\/a>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearances<\/strong>: 45 (all competitions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals<\/strong>: 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assists<\/strong>: 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bundesliga Goals<\/strong>: 13 in 33 matches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>xG per 90<\/strong>: 0.49<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal Contributions per 90<\/strong>: 0.68<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shot Accuracy<\/strong>: 62%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dribble Success Rate<\/strong>: 55%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"528\" data-id=\"6320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-7.jpg 396w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-7-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-7-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-7-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Career Highlights:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100 career goals in 241 matches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slovenia international with 16 goals in 41 caps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compared to Erling Haaland for style and physical profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract with Leipzig until 2029, but a gentleman\u2019s agreement allows a move this summer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Club Projects: United vs Newcastle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Manchester United:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seeking a new No.9 to lead Amorim\u2019s 3-4-3 system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Already signed Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160e\u0161ko seen as the \u201cmissing piece\u201d in attack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"411\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-3.jpg 411w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-3-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-3-150x199.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-3-300x398.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 411px) 100vw, 411px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Newcastle United:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Looking to replace Alexander Isak, who may leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Willing to make \u0160e\u0161ko their most expensive signing ever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering a more lucrative financial package<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Will Influence \u0160e\u0161ko\u2019s Decision?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sporting Project<\/strong>: United\u2019s tactical setup and Champions League ambitions may appeal more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playing Time<\/strong>: Amorim\u2019s system could offer \u0160e\u0161ko a central role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial Terms<\/strong>: Newcastle\u2019s offer is higher, but not decisive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Preference<\/strong>: Reports suggest \u0160e\u0161ko has told teammates he\u2019s ready to leave and favors United.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-13.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-13-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-13-150x180.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sesko-13-300x360.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@benjaminsesko<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0160e\u0161ko is expected to make a decision <strong>within days<\/strong>, with both clubs awaiting his final word. Leipzig have left him out of recent friendlies, signaling an imminent departure.<br><br><strong>Bet Bigger, Win Smarter with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng-m\">Bangbet!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy unbeatable odds, exciting bonuses, and fast payouts all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/\">Bangbet<\/a>, every game is a chance to win and every bet brings the thrill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join the winning team \u2014 Bet the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.bangbet.androidgsavvggplay\">Bangbet <\/a>way!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United and Newcastle United are locked in a \u20ac90M bidding war for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko. With both clubs eager to land the Slovenian forward, we break down the offers, stats, and what could influence his final decision. 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