Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko after a rival bid for the striker was reportedly knocked back.

Manchester United remain in the running to sign Benjamin Sesko as RB Leipzig have rejected Newcastle United’s €80 million (£69.8m) bid for the striker, according to reports. United and Newcastle are both competing to sign the 22-year-old before the end of the summer transfer window and negotiations have intensified this week.

It's clear that Manchester United want a new striker this summer, but exactly which player they sign remains to be seen. All the signs, though, indicate RB Leipzig star, Benjamin Sesko, is the player identified by United to strengthen the forward line before the September 1 deadline.

Bryan Mbeumo will make his long-awaited Manchester United debut against Everton on Sunday, two weeks before their Premier League opener against Arsenal.

Ruben Amorim has confirmed Bryan Mbeumo will be seen playing in a Manchester United shirt for the first time when his side face Everton in Atlanta in the final game of their U.S. tour. United’s head coach said the club are still looking to add “some characteristics” to the squad,

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has admitted that while he is happy with his current squad, he would like to strengthen in two positions before the window closes.United’s summer window so