According to German media, a release provision has been added to Red Bull Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko’s contract, which has increased Manchester United’s chances of acquiring him during the summer transfer window.
Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany claims that discussions over a release provision in the forward’s contract had only been based on a verbal agreement between the club and the player. But that is no longer the case.
According to reports, his contract now includes a “fixed release clause” that will go into effect in the summer and last until 2029. It is said that the player’s performance from now until the end of the season will determine how much the clause is worth.
Various factors, including the number of games played, goals scored, and assists made, could lead to an increase in the clause from approximately €70 million (£57.8 million) to around €80 million (£66 million). Consequently, the player’s performance in the concluding stages of the season will directly influence his market value this summer.
Manchester United has been a long-time admirer of Sesko. According to the Manchester Evening News in 2022, the club engaged in discussions with the striker’s representatives regarding a potential transfer. The interest has persisted, with United being one of the clubs consistently linked to the player in recent transfer windows.
Sky Germany has identified United as one of the clubs expressing interest ahead of the summer transfer window. However, Tottenham and Arsenal are also mentioned as potential contenders, indicating that United will likely encounter significant competition for the 21-year-old when the summer window commences.