Fabrizio Romano reveals Manchester United dream striker signing relies on five 'different' factors

Fabrizio Romano believes it will not be long until Benjamin Sesko decides which club he would like to join in the summer transfer window. Manchester United and Newcastle have both made the 22-year-old their top striker target for the final month of the window as they each look to sign a proven goalscorer.

A report from The Athletic over the weekend revealed RB Leipzig have rejected Newcastle's opening bid of €75 million plus €5 million in add-ons because they want the same guaranteed fee plus add-ons, but with a sell-on clause as well. It means United will have to at least match that offer if they are to sign the Slovenian striker.

There have been conflicting reports over which club Sesko would rather sign for this summer, though it is understood the striker simply hasn't made his mind up yet as he contemplates two very appealing offers. United and Newcastle are both desperate for a firm decision either way and Romano doesn't think it will be long before the saga finally comes to an end.

Speaking in his latest YouTube video, the transfer guru provided an update on the situation and explained the key factors that would play a pivotal role in his decision.

"We have to be patient," Romano said. "Still no decision from the player but the agent remains in Leipzig. So the agent is still in Leipzig, arrived yesterday. Still there to talk with the club, to talk directly with the player and to arrive to a decision as soon as possible.

"For sure, this story won't take super long. Some of you ask me whether it will go to deadline day, I don't think so at all. I think very soon, Sesko will make a decision. His agent is there, and Sesko is also speaking with his family. Manchester United are still trying. Manchester United have told Red Bull Leipzig they are prepared to bid. Newcastle have already bid and remain there ready to pay in case Sesko decides to join them.

"So the situation of Sesko remains in this stage. Remember what I keep telling you: it is the player who is going to make the difference in this transfer. What's important in this story is to see what the player decides to do, and the player is still waiting between Man United and Newcastle, with different projects, different vision, different financial situation, different European competition situation, and different history. Sesko is taking his time about that."

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