For Amorim, he's actively negotiating with Cesco, hoping to sign the Leipzig striker before Newcastle. With other elite clubs snagging their desired new No. 9s, the number of reliable strikers remaining in this transfer window is dwindling. Therefore, for Manchester United and Newcastle, two teams with limited attacking resources, Cesco is a compelling option.

At this point, Manchester United hasn't made an offer for Cesco. They hope to discuss the price with Leipzig in detail, particularly regarding payment methods, and may have a unique approach.

After selling Cesco, Leipzig will undoubtedly need to acquire new players to fill their vacancies. Although Leipzig prioritizes developing young players over achieving results, they have also performed very well in the Bundesliga in recent years. While club management values transfer revenue, they certainly can't accept relatively poor results. Therefore, Manchester United has proposed a new approach: including Rasmus Højlund in the transfer package, hoping to use him at a discount to acquire Cesco.

This would not only help both parties fulfill their respective aspirations and satisfy their need to maintain their attacking strength, but it would also significantly reduce Manchester United's overall transfer costs. On paper, it's a promising idea, but the question remains: what each side values each other's players, and how the resulting price difference will be covered. Previously, Newcastle United might have offered a high price of €70-80 million for Cesco. Currently, while Rasmus Højlund's price was high when Manchester United purchased him, his current estimated transfer value is only €35 million, nearly half of Cesco's.

This would require Manchester United to shell out a considerable amount to cover the price difference, and it remains to be seen whether they agree. A relatively favorable condition is that Leipzig appreciates Rasmus Højlund and expresses confidence in their ability to restore the frustrated Danish striker to a more successful position at Manchester United. If they can develop Højlund, Leipzig could potentially become their next profitable venture, and for this reason, they are quite open to such a swap.

However, while Cesco, outside of the two clubs, has no objection to his personal intentions, even without European competition, Højlund disagrees. He still wants to prove himself at Old Trafford. Therefore, he disagrees with Manchester United's departure terms, and joining Leipzig is not his dream, which could create resistance for Amorim.