Manchester United were hit by another transfer blow as Benjamin Sesco joined RB Leipzig for £55m.
At 19 years old, his teenage striker has attracted a lot of interest from Olds from Trafford, Chelsea and Newcastle.
But Red Bull his Salzburg star instead completed a move to his sister clubRB Leipzig.
The 6-foot-4-inch Slovenian has signed his five-year contract with the German club, valid from 1 July 2023 until 2028.
He spent the season at Salzburg before moving on. To the Bundesliga at the end of the campaign.
Sesco - last season he scored 11 goals and he provided six assists in 12 games - said: "RB Leipzig is one of Germany's top clubs in Europe.
"The last few years have written a special success story, and I want to help shape it for the future.
"The club's focus on young players and playing attractive, attacking football suits me.
"RB Leipzig's city, stadium, infrastructure The whole thing convinced me: besides many good discussions with club officials, the step to Leipzig is absolutely the right one. I'm focused on the season, where I want to grow further and be as successful as possible.”
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Sesko deal takes place the week RB Leipzig is expected Timo Werner complete his transfer return to Red Bull Arena.
However, this will deal another bitter blow to Eric's ten his hug and his plans for a summer transfer overhaul.
United have signed Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malasia in the current window.
But the list of failed transfer attempts is much longer.
Despite a long chase, the club missed Frenkie De Jong and Anthony.
Also Darwin Nunez, Robert Lewandowski, Julian Timber, 51} Leroy Sane, Calvin Phillips and Malcolm Ebioway were also linked, but all missed the chance to move to Old Trafford.
