Ornstein: Leipzig accept Newcastle’s bid for Benjamin Sesko as player pushes for Old Trafford move

Benjamin Sesko rebuffs lucrative Newcastle approach

Ornstein adds that the Magpies had made it clear to Sesko they were also willing to pay a more lucrative financial package for him to make the switch to St. James’ Park, whilst allowing him to ply his trade in the Champions League next season, which they qualified for via a fifth-placed finish in 2024/2025.

Yet, the Slovenian international is now poised to join the host of players to have rejected Newcastle this summer, along with the likes of Bryan Mbeumo, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Hugo Ekitike.

This comes amid reports Alexander Isak is angling for a blockbuster move to Liverpool, with the Tyneside outfit already rejecting a £110m bid for him last week.

Sesko coup could spell the end of one Red’s United career

As for United, it’s no secret that Sesko wasn’t actually their first choice heading into the window.

Delap was atop their shortlist when Ipswich Town’s relegation meant he’d be available for just £30m this summer, whilst they also held talks over Ekitike and Viktor Gyokeres, the latter of which has since signed for Arsenal.

The prospective arrival of the 22-year-old will throw Rasmus Hojlund’s future into question, given he’s poised to play second fiddle to Sesko in the aftermath of a four-goal league campaign.