Man Utd yet to discover final Benjamin Sesko transfer fee as extra payments set to kick in

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Manchester United still face a sizeable sum in add-ons as part of the transfer that brought Benjamin Sesko to the club. The Reds signed Sesko from RB Leipzig last summer in a deal valued at approximately £74million including add-ons, with the striker now truly hitting his stride during his debut campaign at Old Trafford.

The Slovenia international has netted 11 goals for United this season, adding to his tally in the 2-1 Premier League victory over Brentford on Monday night, bringing his top-flight total to 10 for the campaign.

Six of Sesko's goals have come since Michael Carrick was appointed as the club's interim head coach for the remainder of the season back in January.

With the 22-year-old now flourishing at United following a slow start, fresh details have emerged regarding the precise terms of the agreement struck with Leipzig.

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Sky Germany reporter Philipp Hinze has claimed that United's total package to sign Sesko was worth approximately €85million, equivalent to roughly the £74million deal negotiated between the two clubs.

According to the report, this comprises an initial fee of €76.5m (£66.3m), alongside a further €4m (£3.5m) in add-ons that are expected to be activated before the season concludes.

It has also been suggested that a further €4.5m (£3.9m) could be added to the overall transfer package, potentially taking the total fee up to €85m (£74m) eventually – although it is unclear whether United will ever have to pay the full amount, as it depends on all add-on terms being reached.

The add-ons are understood to be linked to appearances, goals, and possible Champions League qualification – which United now look set to achieve this season.

The report even claims that United agreed to participate in a friendly fixture against Leipzig to be held within the next few years. The Bundesliga club would reportedly receive all of the revenue generated from that match.

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Sesko has been thriving during his debut campaign at United and was quick to acknowledge the influence Carrick has had as the club's interim head coach this season.

"Of course, he's an amazing coach, I’ve said this many times,” Sesko said after the win over Brentford when asked if he would want Carrick to remain in charge.

“He's brought different energy. Also, the way we're doing in the training, it's unbelievable, and of course, I would like to have him here."

United return to Premier League action this weekend when they welcome fierce rivals Liverpool to Old Trafford, where three points would secure a top-five finish and a place back in the Champions League next season.

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