Manchester United are reportedly the frontrunners to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, according to Newcastle UnitedS internal assessment.This advancement could potentially open the door for Newcastle to pursue Aston Villa’s ollie Watkins, who is also on their transfer shortlist.
The potential transfer of Sesko to Manchester United has been a subject of discussion among football pundits. Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has expressed his preference for a move for Ollie Watkins, citing his proven Premier League goal-scoring record. Ferdinand believes Watkins could guarantee 15-20 goals per season, a valuable contribution for a team that struggled offensively last season.
Ferdinand also weighed in on the potential impact of Sesko’s arrival at Old Trafford. He acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the young striker’s ability to adapt to the Premier League but suggested that a move to Manchester United would offer him a different dynamic compared to his current situation at Leipzig, with more experienced players around him.
The transfer landscape also involves other clubs. Newcastle United are also reportedly interested in Brentford’s Yoane Wissa and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, though Jackson is currently lower on their list of targets. The potential move for Sesko to Manchester United could also have implications for other clubs, such as Liverpool, if it impacts Alexander Isak’s future at Newcastle.