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 have made a second bid for Benjamin Sesko worth €80m (£69.7m) plus €10m (£8.7m) in add-ons, according to reports. The Magpies are in a transfer race with Manchester United to sign the RB Leipzig striker and are now in a ‘strong position’ to land his signature.

Manchester United are competing with Newcastle in the race to sign German striker Benjamin Sesko. Sesko is United’s top target for the number nine role, and talks are ongoing over a move for the RB Leipzig forward.