manchester united could supposedly go toe to toe with Arsenal on a deal to sign RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko this summer, according to Manchester Evening News.
With Anthony Martial set to leave the club as a free agent at the end of this season, the Red Devils are reportedly planning to sign a new striker to support. Rasmus Hojlund next campaign.
A host of forwards have been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks, including Ivan Toney, Serhou Guirassy and Jonathan David, but Sesko is also reportedly on their radar.
The 20-year-old's agent, Elvis Basanovic, was seen watching the match between Man Utd and Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, so speculation over his future has begun to grow ahead of the summer window.
According to the report of MENManchester United have shown interest in signing Sesko in recent years, but have not yet chosen to make a concrete approach to buy him.
Battle
But the report claims that with Martial set to leave the club this summer, United could look to sign Sesko to strengthen the front line ahead of next season.
MEN Furthermore, it claims that the Leipzig star has a £36m release clause included in his current contract and that the clause can be activated this summer. Thus, United will be able to obtain his signature for an affordable price.
However, the report says that Arsenal are also interested in signing him and could make a concrete approach in the off-season, so the Red Devils will face stiff competition from the north London club to secure any potential deal for him. .
After the disappointing demonstrations of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah this season, the Gunners will reportedly prioritize strengthening their front line by signing a new striker this summer.
Alexander Isak, Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres have become serious targets for the Emirates club, but Sesko is apparently also on their radar.
The Leipzig star has already shown flashes of his qualities in the German top flight in recent times, so he could be a shrewd signing for Arsenal or Man Utd if either club snap him up.
However, it will be interesting to see who will ultimately win the race to sign the 20-year-old if the Old Trafford club take on the Gunners for this deal in the next window.
