Manchester United have reportedly fired back in the red-hot race with Newcastle United for Benjamin Sesko as INEOS refuse to lose another key target to a Premier League rival.Sesko is now the

Manchester United have submitted their first offer to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko ahead of Newcastle United, according to reports in Germany. Newcastle submitted their opening bid for Sesko over the weekend but their offer of €75m (£65.5m) up front, plus an additional €5m (£4.3m) in bonuses, was rejected by RB Leipzig.

The Magpies submitted their second official offer to the Bundesliga club on Monday evening in an attempt to steal a march on their rivals for the Slovenia international’s signature. Widespread reports suggest Newcastle’s improved bid is worth €80m, plus a further €10m in potential add-ons.