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Man United are dealt ANOTHER blow in the transfer market as RB Leipzig confirm signing of £55m Salzburg wonderkid Benjamin Sesko for next summer... leaving Erik ten Hag to look elsewhere for a new striker

RB Leipzig have confirmed the £55million signing of young striker Benjamin Sesko from sister club Salzburg.

The 19-year old, who had been targeted by Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle, will stay at Salzburg on loan for the season before joining Leipzig next summer.

The Slovenian international has signed a five-year contract until 2028 at the Red Bull Arena.

RB Leipzig have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Man United target Benjamin Sesko
Erik ten Hag is desperately chasing a new striker with the Red Devils short of attacking options

'RB Leipzig is one of the top clubs in Germany and is gradually establishing itself among the best teams in Europe,' Sesko told the club's official website.