It emerged on Monday that Newcastle, having already seen one offer turned down, returned to Leipzig with a second bid worth an initial €80 million (£69.7 million, $92.6 million), plus a further €10 million (£8.7 million, $11.6 million) in add-ons, as they seek to beat the Red Devils to his signature.

Manchester United have already been offered an alternative striker option should they miss out on Benjamin Sesko to Newcastle United this summer, according to reports. The Red Devils plan to sign a striker before the transfer deadline but face fierce competition for their priority target from St. James' Park.

Manchester United’s battle with Newcastle United for the signature of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko took a huge twist this evening according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.A tale of two

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak has to "earn the right" to train with his squad after the striker missed the club's pre-season tour in Asia amid uncertainty about his future.