How fans reacted to Man Utd’s huge bid for Benjamin Sesko after Newcastle’s second offer

RB Leipzig turned down that bid, but Newcastle responded with an improved offer of at least €80m. Even so, nothing was agreed upon immediately.

The Red Devils have now entered the race more seriously, submitting their own bid as they look to beat Newcastle to his signature.

What are Man United fans saying about the Red Devils’ offer for Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United have made their move for Benjamin Sesko, submitting an opening bid of €75m plus €10m in add-ons, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic.

United supporters on X, formerly Twitter, believe the club wouldn’t have moved forward without some confidence in the player’s interest.

One fan commented: “I’m a very patient man. This falls within the valuation for when a special club comes through. It is below what Newcastle sent across last night, too. If Sesko makes a decision and picks United as the club he favours, they’d have to accept this.”

Another added: “The offer from Manchester United for Sesko changes everything. Note: Newcastle offered +€90m and Man United went with €85m. Looks like Sesko has chosen United, and [United] has used that to send a lower offer. My take? 50 [per cent] chance. Depending on RB’s answer.”

A third said: “This has been placed in consultation with all parties involved on the player’s side. Leipzig is the barrier now. I want to believe United have done their due diligence before placing this bid. It’s now between Sesko and Leipzig, not United and Newcastle.”

“You’d imagine with that Sesko bid that United have everything squared off with the agent and player now,” a fourth Red Devils supporter claimed.

Details of Man United’s bid for Sesko as Newcastle still in the race

United made their first approach for Sesko on Tuesday, with the club looking to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season.

The Athletic reports that Leipzig hadn’t responded to United’s bid at the time, and it followed Newcastle’s second attempt to sign the striker.

Newcastle had increased their offer to €80m including add-ons last week, maintaining a long-standing interest in the former Arsenal target despite United’s growing involvement.

Sesko’s contract with Leipzig runs until 2029, but he reportedly wants a move to Old Trafford amid the battle between Newcastle and the Red Devils.