The Red Devils are believed to be involved in a two-horse race for Sesko, with Premier League rivals Newcastle United already making an official bid worth £69.8m. While the bid fell short of Leipzig's valuation of the player, the Magpies are reportedly locked in talks over the structure of a deal.

Manchester United are lining up their first offer for Benjamin Sesko after Newcastle started what RB Leipzig hope will become a “bidding war” for the striker. Newcastle have tabled an offer worth £69.8million including add-ons and United are said to be ready to match that bid after fresh talks with Leipzig over the weekend.

Alan Shearer and Arsenal have differing opinions on RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who has been heavily linked with transfers to both Manchester United and Newcastle