Man Utd face Sesko add-on payments to RB Leipzig

Manchester United face additional payments to RB Leipzig as performance add-ons in Benjamin Sesko's transfer deal activate amid the striker's improved form and the club's likely Champions League qualification.

Sesko joined United from Leipzig last summer in a deal initially valued at around 74 million euros, including a guaranteed base fee of approximately 66 million euros plus variables tied to appearances, goals and European success. Sky Sports Germany reporter Philipp Hinze reported that the total package could reach 85 million euros over time, with about 3.5 to 4 million euros in bonuses due after this season alone. The 22-year-old Slovenian has scored 11 goals across all competitions in 31 appearances, including 10 in the Premier League. Eight of those league goals came after Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim as interim head coach in January.

Sesko netted the winner in United's 2-1 Premier League victory over Brentford on Monday, a result that moved the team 11 points clear of fifth place with one more win needed to secure a top-five finish and return to the Champions League. Carrick, a former United midfielder, has overseen nine wins, two draws and two losses in 13...