Man Utd transfer news: Benjamin Sesko twist as new signing set for debut

Manchester United are set to wrap up their tour of the United States against Everton on Sunday night with Bryan Mbeumo in line for his debut as striker saga rumbles on

Manchester United are engaged in a tug of war with Newcastle United over their attempts to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig – with the Toon submitting a bid to sign the Slovenia international amid fears that they will lose Alexander Isak to Liverpool.

But United remain in the race with Newcatle’s opening submission some way short of Leipzig’s asking price. An offer exceeding £70m is set to be required for Sesko to depart the Bundesliga side.

Ruben Amorim’s team wrap up their tour of the United States on Sunday night against Everton with fresh speculation surrounding Bruno Fernandes ‘ interest from Saudi Arabia. But United will see Bryan Mbeumo play for the first time since his arrival from Brentford against David Moyes ‘ side.

Here are the transfer tales worth keeping an eye on as the new season appears on the horizon.

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Sesko absence

Benjamin Sesko was not in RB Leipzig’s matchday squad for their friendly against Serie A side Atalanta on Saturday afternoon with the much coveted striker now at the centre of a tug of war between Manchester United and Newcastle.

Xavi Simons, who has been linked with a switch to Chelsea, is also absent because of what the Bundesliga club described as a minor neck injury. They did not explain the reason for Sesko’s omission.

That follows news of Newcastle firming up their interest in the striker amid a separate saga over the future of their current top scorer Alexander Isak. The Toon have now lodged a bid of less than £70m for Sesko.

Against that backdrop, Manchester United are braced for protracted negotiations with Bundesliga club Leipzig, who are determined to stand firm on their £70m valuation.

Bruno interest

Bruno Fernandes has fresh interest from Saudi Arabia, with Al-Nassr the latest club to express an interest in the Manchester United captain. The Portuguese midfielder was previously linked with a move to the Middle East earlier this summer.

Al-Hilal had tabled a lucrative offer to Fernandes that would have seen him bank around €70m (£61.1m) per year. The Saudi side were also willing to offer United €120m (£104.7m) for their star midfielder.

But, as per Portuguese outlet A Bola, Al-Nassr are now interested in a move for Fernandes. Manager Jorge Jesus is leading the club’s interest having worked with the midfielder at former club Sporting Lisbon.

Mbeumo bow

Bryan Mbeumo will make his long-awaited Manchester United debut on Sunday on the final game of their US tour.

Mbeumo, who joined United from Brentford in a deal worth up to £71million, sat out victories over West Ham and Bournemouth because he was behind the rest of the squad in terms of his pre-season fitness level.

But the Cameroon winger, who plundered 20 Premier League goals for Brentford last season, will feature for Ruben Amorim’s side as they sign off from the US tour against Everton in Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz stadium.

United boss Amorim said: “He’s going to play. I’m really excited to see him playing and what he can give to our team. But I was also really excited to see the team playing the last game.

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