Benjamin Sesko is a transfer target for Manchester United after the Red Devils missed out on a number of strikers this summer, though the Slovenian has rejected them in the past

Manchester United are keen on Benjamin Sesko, but the RB Leipzig striker has previously explained why he turned down a move to Old Trafford.

Manchester United are still in the market for a centre-forward this summer after missing out on a whole host of targets who ended up moving to their Premier League rivals

Manchester United are yet to add a new striker to their squad, despite links to Benjamin Sesko, with the new Premier League season set to kick off at home against Arsenal on August 17." A host of players have been linked with a move to Old Trafford,

Among that trio, Osimhen is on the cusp of a return to Galatasaray, while Gyokeres is the only member to be nearing a move to Europe’s elite. Arsenal settled on the Sporting CP striker as their top target and have finally struck an agreement to get a deal over the line.

Benjamin Sesko has been scouted extensively by Manchester United and one of the club's key recruitment figures is leading the charge for the RB Leipzig striker this summer

With the Gunners’ interest now withdrawn, RB Leipzig have reportedly slashed their asking price. Earlier in the window, Leipzig were hoping to land a fee between £68m and £85m for the player, who hit 13 Bundesliga goals last season. That price has dropped, however, with offers of £60.6m (€70m) now considered viable.

The latest Manchester United transfer news as concentration will reportedly be on bringing a striker to the club following the signing of Bryan Mbeumo.

German media suggest that Sesko could be available for around £60-70 million, a drop from his previous valuation. The Red Devils have been monitoring the player for several years and even made an approach last summer, only to be told that Sesko was staying put in the Bundesliga.

Manchester United could reportedly sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko for a fee in the region of €70m (£61m) during this summer's transfer window.