As it stands, Newcastle are the only side to have made a formal proposal to Leipzig. Sky Sports Germany state Man Utd are ready to match the Magpies’ offer, but only if they receive confirmation from the striker that he wants to move to Old Trafford.

Manchester United and Newcastle United have both been pursuing Benjamin Sesko, but one move that could have thwarted a transfer is now understood to be off the cards

United WILL submit their first offer for Sesko in the coming days and they are willing to go higher than Newcastle have so far, with the transfer battle well underway