Man United Join Newcastle in Race for German Striker Wanted by Bayern Amid Benjamin Sesko Chase

Manchester United have officially entered the race to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, intensifying competition with Newcastle United, who are already deep in negotiations for the Slovenian striker. 

The move comes as Alexander Isak edges closer to a high-profile transfer to Liverpool, reportedly worth up to €170 million.

Isak has been unsettled at Newcastle due to a failed promise of a pay rise and is now said to be keen on a switch to Anfield. Anticipating his exit, Newcastle have identified Sesko and Nick Woltemade of VfB Stuttgart as key replacements.

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Talks between Newcastle and Leipzig for Sesko are at an advanced stage, but the deal remains uncertain. According to The Sun, Manchester United have now made a formal approach. 

New manager Ruben Amorim is actively searching for a central striker to pair with Josh Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund, with Sesko reportedly favoring a move to Old Trafford. Leipzig are demanding around €70 million for the 21-year-old.

Although United have already secured Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, neither is a traditional number nine. Both players are expected to be deployed in wider or deeper attacking roles, leaving room for a natural striker like Sesko.

Should United win the race for Sesko, Newcastle are expected to shift their focus to Nick Woltemade. The 22-year-old German forward impressed at the recent UEFA Under-21 European Championship and has been on Bayern Munich’s radar.

Bayern, however, have stalled in negotiations. Their offer of €50 million plus €5 million in bonuses fell short of Stuttgart’s €65 million asking price, opening the door for Premier League suitors. With the German champions cooling interest, English clubs are moving quickly to capitalize.

If Sesko ultimately chooses United, Newcastle could become front-runners for Woltemade. The Magpies are determined to reinforce their attack as Isak’s likely departure forces a summer reshuffle.

The pursuit of Sesko and Woltemade signals a potential transfer tug-of-war between two Premier League giants, as they look to secure some of the Bundesliga’s top emerging talents. The outcome of Isak’s proposed move to Liverpool may well determine how the rest of this high-stakes striker carousel plays out.