Benjamin Sesko ‘chooses Newcastle over Man Utd' in shock transfer decision opening door to Isak's Liverpool move
BENJAMIN SESKO has has decided to join Newcastle over Manchester United, according to reports.
The RB Leipzig striker has been at the centre of a fierce transfer battle between the Premier League clubs, with both sides identifying the 22-year-old as a key summer target.
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Benjamin Sesko has reportedly decided to join Newcastle from RB Leipzig this summer
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But it is Newcastle who have allegedly won the war, according to reports in Slovenia.
According to Delo, Sesko has decided to join Eddie Howe's side, with the Magpies beating off strong competition from Old Trafford to land one of Europe's most promising young stars.
And if Sesko does indeed join, it leaves the door open for Newcastle to let Alexander Isak move on for what will surely be a Premier League transfer record in excess of £120million.
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