Man United, Newcastle discover Benjamin Sesko preference with 'very likely' claim made

Benjamin Sesko's preferred destination reportedly becomes clear as Manchester United and Newcastle United continue to battle for the RB Leipzig striker.

RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko is reportedly 'very likely' to pick Manchester United over Newcastle United as his next destination.

Sesko has become the subject of a transfer battle between two Premier League clubs looking to sign a new number nine this summer.

Newcastle recently failed with their first proposal for the forward, but they have since returned to the negotiating table with an improved offer.

The Magpies are offering Leipzig a guaranteed fee of €80m (£69.7m), plus a further €10m (£8.7m) in add-ons.

Man United have also stepped up their interest with a former bid, with the Red Devils proposing a fixed fee of €75m (£65.2m) with €10m (£8.69m) in bonuses.

Man United leading Newcastle in Sesko battle

Newcastle and Man United are both understood to have reached agreements with Sesko's camp over personal terms, leaving it up for the two clubs to agree a final deal with Leipzig.

While a transfer is yet to be agree with either club, journalist Florian Plettenburg is reporting that Man United are the favourites to land the 22-year-old.

The update claims that Sesko is 'very likely' to head to Old Trafford if Man United can strike an agreement with Leipzig.

Newcastle would have hoped that their ability to offer Champions League football would help them win the race for Sesko.

However, the Slovenia international appears to be willing to forgo European football for at least one season to be part of Ruben Amorim's Man United rebuild.

How could Sesko's decision impact Isak's future?

Sesko's reported transfer stance could dent Alexander Isak's chances of joining Liverpool in the final month of the summer transfer window.

The Sweden international has reportedly informed Newcastle that he is keen to move to the Premier League champions.

However, the Magpies have so far resisted Liverpool's efforts to prise the striker away from St James' Park this summer.

There has been a suggestion that Newcastle could be open to changing their stance if they were able to secure Sesko's signature.

That scenario now looks unlikely unless the Magpies can convince the Slovenian forward to join Eddie Howe's side.

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