One of the longest-running transfer sagas of the summer is finally over after the pull of Old Trafford proved too irresistible

North East club guarantee Bundesliga side at least €80m for Slovenia international who is also wanted by Manchester United

Manchester United are battling with Newcastle to sign the RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko

Offer is now being ‘evaluated’ by RB Leipzig while the Slovenia striker makes a decision on where he wants to play

Manchester United are increasingly confident of signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig on a deal which could rise to £74.1m

Manchester United agree a deal worth £73.7m (85m euros) with Red Bull Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko.

One of the longest-running transfer sagas of the summer is finally over after the pull of Old Trafford proved too irresistible

Benjamin Sesko is due in Manchester for a medical and to sign a five-year contract after a deal for the striker was agreed

Club’s cash position has been bolstered by transfers of former players as well as some savvy cost-cutting measures to fall in line with PSR

Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko becomes Manchester United's third major signing in attack this summer transfer window.

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Benjamin Sesko in a deal worth up to £73.7m with RB Leipzig

The Slovenia striker was also a target for Newcastle United, having scored 39 times in two years for RB Leipzig.