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RB Leipzig confirm signing of £55m Man United target Benjamin Sesko from sister club Salzburg... handing Erik ten Hag another blow in the transfer market as club desperately search for 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
It hands another blow in the transfer market to new United manager Erik ten Hag

'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.