Manchester United are “closing in on [a] deal” for Benjamin Sesko with the RB Leizpig striker signalling his desire to join the Red Devils, according to David Ornstein. Manchester or

Manchester United are on the verge of securing a deal to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, according to reports. Newcastle submitted their opening bid for Sesko over the weekend but their offer of €75m (£65.5m), plus an additional €5m (£4.3m) in bonuses, was turned down by RB Leipzig.

The Reds’ pursuit of Alexander Isak is closely tied to Newcastle’s ability to land a replacement forward – Sesko sits at the top of Eddie Howe’s wish list. Unless Leipzig’s striker moves to Tyneside,